Sociology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Texas A&M University-San Antonio graduates in sociology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas A&M University-San Antonio 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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| 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 |
| 386 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $44,918 | $48,203 | #334 | $31,928 |
| 387 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $44,824 | $48,103 | #336 | $18,869 |
Other Majors at Texas A&M University-San Antonio by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $86,929 | — | #67 of 166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $64,417 | $50,867 | #403 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,786 | $46,523 | #641 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,376 | $45,440 | #706 of 796 |
| International Business | $59,781 | $46,714 | #103 of 115 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,787 | $46,676 | #225 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,218 | $32,708 | #249 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $54,006 | $48,239 | #117 of 207 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,856 | $31,953 | #418 of 660 |
| History | $50,062 | $33,392 | #245 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,877 | $39,152 | #291 of 576 |
| Marketing | $48,687 | $44,082 | #499 of 516 |
| Social Sciences | $47,014 | $33,812 | #68 of 87 |
| Psychology | $46,362 | $32,858 | #733 of 1027 |
| Biology | $45,920 | $29,981 | #774 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas A&M University-San Antonio sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,945 one year after graduating and $45,191 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas A&M University-San Antonio rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Texas A&M University-San Antonio ranks #384 by median pay four years after graduation, and #384 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,643.
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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.