Sociology at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Aiken graduates in sociology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Aiken 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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| 298 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $49,619 | $46,403 | #378 | $40,011 |
| 299 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $49,595 | $47,204 | #359 | $28,676 |
| 300 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $49,542 | $53,119 | #207 | $37,758 |
| 301 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $49,530 | $54,921 | #146 | $29,438 |
| 302 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $49,486 | $51,493 | #244 | $36,452 |
| 303 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $49,451 | $43,547 | #420 | $33,885 |
| 304 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $49,411 | $43,364 | #425 | $32,091 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Aiken by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,231 | $72,714 | #798 of 966 |
| Industrial Engineering | — | $60,091 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,965 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,908 | $44,816 | #837 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,203 | $34,654 | #213 of 660 |
| Biology | $45,363 | $32,314 | #782 of 841 |
| Psychology | $45,163 | $31,121 | #793 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,728 | $38,667 | #547 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,178 | $25,467 | #569 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,980 | $27,546 | #516 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,931 | $19,963 | #396 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Aiken sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,438 one year after graduating and $49,530 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Aiken rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of South Carolina Aiken ranks #301 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of South Carolina Aiken worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,882.
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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.