Sociology at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in sociology earn 3% 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 American Public University System 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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| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $54,500 | $49,591 | #296 | $34,093 |
| 177 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $54,464 | $57,289 | #99 | — |
| 178 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $54,442 | $63,021 | #39 | $27,846 |
| 179 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $54,432 | $64,396 | #25 | $47,633 |
| 180 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $54,401 | $55,310 | #139 | $37,338 |
| 181 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $54,382 | $51,760 | #239 | $28,593 |
| 182 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $54,338 | $49,444 | #299 | $36,476 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,633 one year after graduating and $54,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, American Public University System ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,693.
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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.