Sociology at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in sociology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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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| 171 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $54,686 | $53,729 | #194 | $31,657 |
| 172 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #123 | $40,029 |
| 173 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #124 | $40,029 |
| 174 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $54,596 | $64,590 | #24 | $34,063 |
| 175 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $54,529 | $56,006 | #126 | $31,798 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,063 one year after graduating and $54,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, West Virginia University ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.