Sociology at Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Randolph-Macon College graduates in sociology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Randolph-Macon College 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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| 329 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $48,389 | $51,021 | #254 | $28,785 |
| 330 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $48,357 | $50,318 | #278 | $35,981 |
| 331 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $48,276 | $52,736 | #220 | — |
| 332 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $48,275 | $43,959 | #415 | $39,656 |
| 333 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $48,273 | $52,731 | #221 | $36,595 |
| 334 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $48,175 | $54,089 | #176 | $33,365 |
| 335 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $48,154 | $45,033 | #401 | $36,077 |
Other Majors at Randolph-Macon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,844 | $51,366 | #62 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,111 | $41,684 | #112 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,867 | $40,328 | #130 of 660 |
| Biology | $58,821 | $33,361 | #379 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,186 | — | #146 of 265 |
| Psychology | $53,687 | $35,967 | #314 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $49,557 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $47,804 | $27,110 | #320 of 576 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $43,825 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Randolph-Macon College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,656 one year after graduating and $48,275 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Randolph-Macon College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Randolph-Macon College ranks #332 by median pay four years after graduation, and #415 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Randolph-Macon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,739.
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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.