Sociology at Lee University
Cleveland, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Lee University graduates in sociology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lee 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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| 393 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $44,287 | $49,107 | #307 | $31,243 |
| 394 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $44,286 | $45,026 | #402 | $38,042 |
| 395 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $44,227 | $47,197 | #360 | — |
| 396 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,193 | $48,276 | #332 | $25,127 |
| 397 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $44,192 | $51,156 | #251 | — |
| 398 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $44,176 | $45,731 | #388 | $30,576 |
| 399 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $44,152 | $46,994 | #364 | $35,728 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lee University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,127 one year after graduating and $44,193 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lee University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Lee University ranks #396 by median pay four years after graduation, and #332 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Lee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,208.
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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.