Sociology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 219 graduates a year
University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates in sociology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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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| 74 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $61,106 | $58,160 | #89 | $26,356 |
| 75 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $61,032 | $53,745 | #188 | $37,802 |
| 76 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $60,635 | $65,070 | #20 | $46,257 |
| 77 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $60,292 | $55,456 | #138 | $40,062 |
| 78 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $60,277 | $57,128 | #103 | $35,404 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Washington-Seattle Campus sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,062 one year after graduating and $60,292 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #138 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,181.
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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.