Sociology at East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
East Tennessee State University graduates in sociology earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Tennessee 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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| 452 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $38,245 | $41,042 | #440 | — |
| 453 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $37,769 | $39,099 | #451 | $28,860 |
| 454 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $36,995 | $41,022 | #441 | $28,982 |
| 455 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $36,966 | $40,381 | #447 | $24,468 |
| 456 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $36,907 | $44,780 | #406 | — |
| 457 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $36,421 | $37,898 | #455 | $30,111 |
| 458 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $35,325 | $35,915 | #461 | $29,066 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Tennessee State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,468 one year after graduating and $36,966 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Tennessee State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, East Tennessee State University ranks #455 by median pay four years after graduation, and #447 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at East Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,495.
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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.