Sociology at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates in sociology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The University of Texas at Dallas 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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| 361 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $46,974 | $43,206 | #426 | $25,958 |
| 362 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $46,877 | $44,778 | #407 | $33,894 |
| 363 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $46,836 | $47,633 | #345 | — |
| 364 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $46,551 | $47,329 | #354 | — |
| 365 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,444 | $43,434 | #421 | $27,226 |
| 366 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $46,439 | $44,359 | #411 | $42,984 |
| 367 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #434 | $27,919 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Dallas sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,551 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Dallas rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The University of Texas at Dallas ranks #364 by median pay four years after graduation, and #354 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The University of Texas at Dallas worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.