Sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 211 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in sociology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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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| 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 |
| 45 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $63,764 | $67,869 | #14 | — |
| 46 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $63,654 | $57,963 | #92 | $38,768 |
| 47 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $63,608 | $58,506 | #88 | $36,466 |
| 48 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $63,419 | $66,868 | #15 | $33,832 |
| 49 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $63,412 | $75,020 | #5 | $33,190 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,768 one year after graduating and $63,654 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #92 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,562.
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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.