Sociology at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Lander University graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lander 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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| 390 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $44,654 | $45,400 | #395 | $23,384 |
| 391 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $44,506 | $46,073 | #382 | $34,899 |
| 392 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $44,405 | $46,100 | #381 | $38,075 |
| 393 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $44,287 | $49,107 | #307 | $31,243 |
| 394 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $44,286 | $45,026 | #402 | $38,042 |
| 395 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $44,227 | $47,197 | #360 | — |
| 396 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,193 | $48,276 | #332 | $25,127 |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,767 | $32,422 | #632 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,079 | — | #517 of 565 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| History | $41,783 | $36,613 | #424 of 459 |
| Psychology | $41,110 | $26,626 | #944 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,202 | $21,605 | #248 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,428 | $25,204 | #453 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,568 | — | #548 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,243 one year after graduating and $44,287 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Lander University ranks #393 by median pay four years after graduation, and #307 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Lander University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.