Sociology at Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Vermont State University graduates in sociology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Vermont State University 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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| 444 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $39,582 | $36,015 | #460 | $24,414 |
| 445 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $39,353 | $43,636 | #419 | $24,139 |
| 446 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $39,277 | $41,914 | #436 | — |
| 447 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $39,174 | $40,235 | #448 | $20,464 |
| 448 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $39,067 | $39,720 | #450 | $29,922 |
| 449 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $38,857 | $41,686 | #437 | $32,973 |
| 450 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $38,727 | $36,860 | #458 | $24,026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vermont State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,464 one year after graduating and $39,174 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vermont State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Vermont State University ranks #447 by median pay four years after graduation, and #448 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Vermont State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less 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.