Sociology at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in sociology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 378 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $45,674 | $47,206 | #358 | $36,809 |
| 379 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,661 | $47,404 | #352 | $29,313 |
| 380 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $45,610 | $48,931 | #312 | — |
| 381 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $45,530 | $46,291 | #380 | $30,723 |
| 382 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $45,301 | $46,058 | #383 | $31,620 |
| 383 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $45,204 | $41,162 | #439 | $27,948 |
| 384 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,191 | $45,946 | #384 | $33,945 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,723 one year after graduating and $45,530 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Houston ranks #381 by median pay four years after graduation, and #380 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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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.