Sociology at McMurry University
Abilene, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
McMurry University graduates in sociology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How McMurry 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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| 431 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $42,152 | $42,856 | #430 | $24,612 |
| 432 | Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS | $42,121 | $51,106 | #252 | — |
| 433 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $41,831 | $44,106 | #413 | $29,919 |
| 434 | McMurry University Abilene, TX | $41,749 | $42,446 | #433 | $32,956 |
| 435 | Troy University Troy, AL | $41,433 | $47,030 | #363 | $26,803 |
| 436 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,957 | $43,915 | #416 | — |
| 437 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $40,873 | $48,165 | #335 | $31,867 |
Other Majors at McMurry University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $55,605 | $43,340 | #233 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,035 | $47,240 | #277 of 345 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $44,668 | — | #189 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,638 | $42,900 | #584 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McMurry University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,956 one year after graduating and $41,749 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McMurry University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, McMurry University ranks #434 by median pay four years after graduation, and #433 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at McMurry University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.