Sociology at The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
The University of Texas at El Paso graduates in sociology earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at El Paso 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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| 455 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $36,966 | $40,381 | #447 | $24,468 |
| 456 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $36,907 | $44,780 | #406 | — |
| 457 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $36,421 | $37,898 | #455 | $30,111 |
| 458 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $35,325 | $35,915 | #461 | $29,066 |
| 459 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $34,726 | $36,926 | #457 | $31,353 |
| 460 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $34,242 | $37,406 | #456 | $23,591 |
| 461 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $33,810 | $38,377 | #454 | $30,591 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at El Paso sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,066 one year after graduating and $35,325 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at El Paso rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The University of Texas at El Paso ranks #458 by median pay four years after graduation, and #461 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The University of Texas at El Paso worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,328.
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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.