Sociology at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in sociology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas State 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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| 202 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $53,524 | $50,944 | #258 | $33,837 |
| 203 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $53,484 | $56,393 | #118 | $41,460 |
| 204 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $53,457 | $56,898 | #110 | — |
| 205 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,434 | $54,327 | #166 | $37,263 |
| 206 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $53,396 | $50,822 | #260 | $33,072 |
| 207 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $53,387 | $48,579 | #322 | $35,136 |
| 208 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $53,351 | $55,514 | #137 | $36,222 |
Other Sociology Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,284 | $70,116 | $36,380 |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,263 one year after graduating and $53,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Texas State University ranks #205 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,360.
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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.