Sociology at Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Northern State University graduates in sociology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern State 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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| 272 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $50,922 | $46,336 | #379 | $34,714 |
| 273 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $50,847 | $58,859 | #77 | — |
| 274 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $50,827 | $52,888 | #217 | $36,411 |
| 275 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $50,765 | $54,643 | #158 | — |
| 276 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $50,737 | $52,794 | #219 | $33,529 |
| 277 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $50,612 | $53,870 | #182 | $33,783 |
| 278 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $50,468 | $45,923 | #385 | $37,092 |
Other Majors at Northern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $70,545 | — | #96 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,072 | $51,239 | #544 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,571 | $43,667 | #919 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,484 | $40,123 | #303 of 610 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,324 | $47,781 | #450 of 452 |
| Psychology | $45,921 | — | #756 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $45,891 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,147 | $46,042 | #525 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,765 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Northern State University ranks #275 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Northern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.