Sociology at Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · Bachelor's Degree
Saint Michael's College graduates in sociology earn 9% more 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 Saint Michael's 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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| 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 |
| 118 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $57,359 | $53,642 | #195 | $43,178 |
| 119 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $57,306 | $58,858 | #78 | $36,605 |
| 120 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $57,300 | $53,587 | #197 | $37,335 |
| 121 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $57,290 | $50,279 | #279 | $40,196 |
| 122 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $57,211 | $61,053 | #54 | $34,490 |
Other Majors at Saint Michael's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,447 | $47,211 | #160 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,566 | $51,126 | #274 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,203 | $36,327 | #214 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,914 | — | #76 of 225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,313 | $30,747 | #189 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,137 | $34,348 | #79 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,954 | $34,307 | #399 of 565 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $56,723 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,308 | $45,489 | #109 of 680 |
| Psychology | $52,589 | $36,902 | #375 of 1027 |
| History | $47,689 | — | #304 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,755 | $33,658 | #238 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Michael's College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,605 one year after graduating and $57,306 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Michael's College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Saint Michael's College ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Saint Michael's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.