Sociology at Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Roanoke College graduates in sociology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roanoke 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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| 86 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #192 | $31,913 |
| 87 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #193 | $31,913 |
| 88 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $59,643 | $58,742 | #84 | $36,742 |
| 89 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $59,580 | $54,253 | #171 | $38,983 |
| 90 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $59,575 | $54,209 | #172 | $40,451 |
| 91 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $59,291 | $56,433 | #117 | — |
| 92 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $59,171 | $53,842 | #186 | $32,137 |
Other Majors at Roanoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $76,198 | $36,220 | #18 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,604 | — | #108 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,323 | $45,557 | #396 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,112 | $27,304 | #61 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,040 | — | #211 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,246 | $37,458 | #520 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,957 | $39,588 | #135 of 265 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,074 | — | #32 of 63 |
| Psychology | $49,018 | $32,550 | #602 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $43,974 | $19,925 | #83 of 137 |
| History | $41,210 | $25,940 | #430 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roanoke College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,983 one year after graduating and $59,580 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roanoke College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Roanoke College ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Roanoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.