Sociology at Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Middlebury College graduates in sociology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Middlebury College 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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| 99 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $58,469 | $55,650 | #133 | — |
| 100 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $58,394 | $51,422 | #247 | $40,569 |
| 101 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $58,275 | $53,026 | #209 | — |
| 102 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $58,241 | $59,818 | #65 | $28,368 |
| 103 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $58,224 | $53,018 | #210 | $35,499 |
| 104 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,217 | $61,869 | #47 | $30,283 |
| 105 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $58,026 | $54,266 | #169 | $37,958 |
Other Majors at Middlebury College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $128,471 | $80,158 | #52 of 349 |
| Economics | $123,477 | $85,879 | #24 of 368 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $92,728 | $68,344 | #5 of 118 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $90,917 | $44,585 | #2 of 67 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,444 | $59,026 | #51 of 565 |
| Area Studies | $56,508 | $40,467 | #40 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $53,914 | $34,871 | #4 of 14 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,518 | $46,758 | #153 of 265 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $44,142 | — |
| Psychology | — | $43,839 | — |
| History | — | $40,195 | — |
| Biology | — | $34,891 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlebury College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,368 one year after graduating and $58,241 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlebury College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Middlebury College ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Middlebury College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.