Sociology at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota 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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| 236 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,996 | $54,693 | #156 | $38,034 |
| 237 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $51,982 | $47,300 | #355 | $31,270 |
| 238 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $51,979 | $49,473 | #298 | $40,401 |
| 239 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $51,910 | $55,876 | #130 | $40,236 |
| 240 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $51,873 | $55,160 | #143 | $31,440 |
| 241 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,835 | $54,654 | #157 | $35,399 |
| 242 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $51,801 | $55,590 | #134 | $30,623 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,236 one year after graduating and $51,910 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.