Sociology at Francis Marion University
Florence, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Francis Marion University graduates in sociology earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Francis Marion University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 451 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $38,346 | $40,921 | #442 | $31,484 |
| 452 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $38,245 | $41,042 | #440 | — |
| 453 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $37,769 | $39,099 | #451 | $28,860 |
| 454 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $36,995 | $41,022 | #441 | $28,982 |
| 455 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $36,966 | $40,381 | #447 | $24,468 |
| 456 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $36,907 | $44,780 | #406 | — |
| 457 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $36,421 | $37,898 | #455 | $30,111 |
Other Majors at Francis Marion University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,580 | $70,110 | #923 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,797 | $44,648 | #739 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,522 | $39,039 | #1059 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,447 | $27,223 | #638 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,005 | $31,583 | #228 of 275 |
| Political Science and Government | $44,803 | $24,289 | #553 of 565 |
| Marketing | $41,125 | $32,494 | #515 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,933 | $39,122 | #622 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,098 | — | #501 of 576 |
| Psychology | $37,288 | $26,947 | #1014 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,602 | — | #411 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $21,838 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Francis Marion University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,982 one year after graduating and $36,995 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Francis Marion University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Francis Marion University ranks #454 by median pay four years after graduation, and #441 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Francis Marion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.