Sociology at Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Gonzaga University graduates in sociology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gonzaga 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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| 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 |
| 51 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $63,036 | $57,359 | #98 | — |
| 52 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,626 | $57,603 | #95 | $33,675 |
| 53 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $62,587 | $64,790 | #22 | — |
| 54 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $62,517 | $64,718 | #23 | $31,391 |
| 55 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $62,516 | $56,885 | #111 | $33,421 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gonzaga University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,675 one year after graduating and $62,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gonzaga University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Gonzaga University ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #95 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Gonzaga University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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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.