Sociology at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates in sociology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Upstate 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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| 404 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,889 | $47,099 | #361 | $33,544 |
| 405 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #261 | — |
| 406 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $43,844 | $50,753 | #262 | — |
| 407 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $43,745 | $48,506 | #323 | — |
| 408 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $43,690 | $45,228 | #398 | $28,747 |
| 409 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $43,678 | $46,858 | #368 | $30,939 |
| 410 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $43,676 | $46,830 | #369 | $35,881 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,745 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks #407 by median pay four years after graduation, and #323 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.