Sociology at Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Texas A & M University-Commerce graduates in sociology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas A & M University-Commerce 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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| 379 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,661 | $47,404 | #352 | $29,313 |
| 380 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $45,610 | $48,931 | #312 | — |
| 381 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $45,530 | $46,291 | #380 | $30,723 |
| 382 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $45,301 | $46,058 | #383 | $31,620 |
| 383 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $45,204 | $41,162 | #439 | $27,948 |
| 384 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,191 | $45,946 | #384 | $33,945 |
| 385 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $44,935 | $48,222 | #333 | $34,051 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas A & M University-Commerce sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,620 one year after graduating and $45,301 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas A & M University-Commerce rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Texas A & M University-Commerce ranks #382 by median pay four years after graduation, and #383 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Texas A & M University-Commerce worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,983.
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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.