Sociology at Washington State University
Pullman, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Washington State University graduates in sociology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington 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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| 109 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $57,965 | $55,171 | #142 | $30,246 |
| 110 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $57,943 | $56,929 | #108 | $30,290 |
| 111 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,857 | $58,824 | #80 | $35,848 |
| 112 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $57,846 | $53,206 | #204 | $39,801 |
| 113 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $57,822 | $58,788 | #81 | $37,753 |
| 114 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,807 | $58,773 | #83 | — |
| 115 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $57,755 | $53,122 | #206 | $32,727 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,801 one year after graduating and $57,846 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Washington State University ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Washington State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,450.
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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.