Sociology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in sociology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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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| 111 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,857 | $58,824 | #80 | $35,848 |
| 112 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $57,846 | $53,206 | #204 | $39,801 |
| 113 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $57,822 | $58,788 | #81 | $37,753 |
| 114 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,807 | $58,773 | #83 | — |
| 115 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $57,755 | $53,122 | #206 | $32,727 |
| 116 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $57,508 | $54,736 | #155 | $33,433 |
| 117 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $57,474 | $61,174 | #53 | $33,872 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,807 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more 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.