Sociology at Lane College
Jackson, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Lane College graduates in sociology earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 106% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lane College 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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| 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 |
| 459 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $34,726 | $36,926 | #457 | $31,353 |
| 460 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $34,242 | $37,406 | #456 | $23,591 |
| 461 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $33,810 | $38,377 | #454 | $30,591 |
| 462 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $32,182 | $34,221 | #462 | $27,854 |
Other Majors at Lane College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,008 | $35,917 | #610 of 660 |
| Biology | $43,529 | $26,754 | #804 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,707 | $24,128 | #334 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $22,093 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lane College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,591 one year after graduating and $34,242 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lane College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Lane College ranks #460 by median pay four years after graduation, and #456 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Lane College worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,438.
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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.