Sociology at University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Houston-Downtown graduates in sociology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Downtown 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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| 368 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $46,314 | $40,646 | #444 | $31,853 |
| 369 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $46,195 | $49,574 | #297 | $23,374 |
| 370 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,130 | $40,488 | #445 | $29,863 |
| 371 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $46,106 | $46,876 | #367 | $31,555 |
| 372 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $46,031 | $40,401 | #446 | $32,049 |
| 373 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $46,005 | $47,870 | #341 | $35,710 |
| 374 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $45,889 | $54,076 | #177 | $34,105 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Downtown sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,555 one year after graduating and $46,106 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Downtown rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Houston-Downtown ranks #371 by median pay four years after graduation, and #367 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Houston-Downtown worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,656.
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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.