Sociology at University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
University of Vermont graduates in sociology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Vermont 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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| 172 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #123 | $40,029 |
| 173 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #124 | $40,029 |
| 174 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $54,596 | $64,590 | #24 | $34,063 |
| 175 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $54,529 | $56,006 | #126 | $31,798 |
| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $54,500 | $49,591 | #296 | $34,093 |
| 177 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $54,464 | $57,289 | #99 | — |
| 178 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $54,442 | $63,021 | #39 | $27,846 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Vermont sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,798 one year after graduating and $54,529 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Vermont rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Vermont ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Vermont worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,625.
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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.