Sociology at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Central Washington 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 Central Washington 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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| 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 |
| 50 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $63,251 | $64,327 | #26 | $31,444 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,466 one year after graduating and $63,608 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Central Washington University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Central Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,950.
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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.