Sociology at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in sociology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison 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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| 316 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $48,925 | $48,068 | #337 | $39,547 |
| 317 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $48,830 | $52,386 | #228 | $35,334 |
| 318 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $48,785 | $52,061 | #235 | — |
| 319 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $48,774 | $44,413 | #410 | $31,513 |
| 320 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $48,709 | $54,011 | #179 | $28,801 |
| 321 | Doane University Crete, NE | $48,705 | $50,339 | #277 | $32,351 |
| 322 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $48,664 | $51,311 | #249 | $32,132 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,513 one year after graduating and $48,774 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, James Madison University ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #410 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,946.
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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.