Sociology at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Arlington graduates in sociology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Arlington 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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| 177 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $54,464 | $57,289 | #99 | — |
| 178 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $54,442 | $63,021 | #39 | $27,846 |
| 179 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $54,432 | $64,396 | #25 | $47,633 |
| 180 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $54,401 | $55,310 | #139 | $37,338 |
| 181 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $54,382 | $51,760 | #239 | $28,593 |
| 182 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $54,338 | $49,444 | #299 | $36,476 |
| 183 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $54,329 | $55,253 | #141 | $34,883 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Arlington sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,338 one year after graduating and $54,401 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Arlington rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The University of Texas at Arlington ranks #180 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The University of Texas at Arlington worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.