Sociology at Radford University
Radford, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Radford University graduates in sociology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Radford 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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| 186 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $54,197 | $47,564 | #349 | $32,165 |
| 187 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $54,183 | $48,782 | #316 | — |
| 188 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $54,144 | $58,087 | #90 | $40,255 |
| 189 | Radford University Radford, VA | $54,122 | $49,283 | #302 | — |
| 190 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $54,060 | $49,191 | #305 | $30,430 |
| 191 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $53,962 | $53,017 | #211 | $34,435 |
| 192 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $53,802 | $52,989 | #213 | $42,554 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Radford University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,122 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Radford University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Radford University ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #302 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Radford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more 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.