Sociology at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in sociology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason 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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| 38 | Providence College Providence, RI | $64,750 | $63,772 | #31 | $35,983 |
| 39 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $64,692 | $58,865 | #76 | $34,121 |
| 40 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $64,642 | $56,924 | #109 | $36,583 |
| 41 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $64,603 | $58,827 | #79 | $38,916 |
| 42 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $64,070 | $60,981 | #56 | — |
| 43 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,791 | $56,175 | #121 | $38,457 |
| 44 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $63,777 | $57,420 | #97 | $22,636 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,916 one year after graduating and $64,603 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, George Mason University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,676.
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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.