Sociology at University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
University of North Texas graduates in sociology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Texas 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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| 305 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $49,407 | $44,957 | #404 | $30,378 |
| 306 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,333 | $51,070 | #253 | $28,968 |
| 307 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $49,308 | $46,931 | #366 | $37,826 |
| 308 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $49,257 | $50,080 | #287 | $33,334 |
| 309 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $49,197 | $50,034 | #288 | $35,016 |
| 310 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $49,197 | $50,034 | #289 | $35,016 |
| 311 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $49,166 | $46,964 | #365 | $43,505 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Texas sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,334 one year after graduating and $49,257 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Texas rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of North Texas ranks #308 by median pay four years after graduation, and #287 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of North Texas worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
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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.