Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 135 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in sociology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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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| 92 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $59,171 | $53,842 | #186 | $32,137 |
| 93 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,966 | $56,123 | #122 | $32,912 |
| 94 | Franklin College Franklin, IN | $58,827 | $63,111 | #38 | $37,759 |
| 95 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $58,807 | $59,789 | #66 | $39,621 |
| 96 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $58,664 | $51,660 | #241 | $35,252 |
| 97 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $58,598 | $53,320 | #203 | $42,653 |
| 98 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $58,483 | $55,664 | #132 | $34,832 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,621 one year after graduating and $58,807 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.