Sociology at Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Virginia State University graduates in sociology earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia 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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| 435 | Troy University Troy, AL | $41,433 | $47,030 | #363 | $26,803 |
| 436 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,957 | $43,915 | #416 | — |
| 437 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $40,873 | $48,165 | #335 | $31,867 |
| 438 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $40,432 | $36,817 | #459 | — |
| 439 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #427 | $29,183 |
| 440 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #428 | $29,183 |
| 441 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #429 | $29,183 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Virginia State University ranks #438 by median pay four years after graduation, and #459 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Virginia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,000.
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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.