Sociology at Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Pacific Lutheran University graduates in sociology earn 14% 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 Pacific Lutheran 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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| 79 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $60,261 | $52,890 | #216 | $20,658 |
| 80 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $60,013 | $54,608 | #160 | $34,372 |
| 81 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $59,899 | $57,011 | #105 | $40,515 |
| 82 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $59,853 | $55,052 | #145 | $35,317 |
| 83 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #189 | $31,913 |
| 84 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #190 | $31,913 |
| 85 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $59,684 | $53,735 | #191 | $31,913 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific Lutheran University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,317 one year after graduating and $59,853 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific Lutheran University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Pacific Lutheran University ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #145 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Pacific Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,825.
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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.