Sociology at Beloit College
Beloit, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Beloit College graduates in sociology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Beloit College 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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| 205 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,434 | $54,327 | #166 | $37,263 |
| 206 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $53,396 | $50,822 | #260 | $33,072 |
| 207 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $53,387 | $48,579 | #322 | $35,136 |
| 208 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $53,351 | $55,514 | #137 | $36,222 |
| 209 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,293 | $59,094 | #70 | $30,517 |
| 210 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $53,287 | $48,488 | #324 | $34,541 |
| 211 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $53,273 | $54,179 | #174 | $35,932 |
Other Majors at Beloit College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $84,668 | $54,111 | #30 of 84 |
| Education | $56,414 | $33,493 | #16 of 71 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $53,760 | — | #10 of 10 |
| Psychology | $45,715 | — | #767 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,702 | $21,720 | #117 of 137 |
| Anthropology | $29,754 | $21,949 | #188 of 188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Beloit College sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,222 one year after graduating and $53,351 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Beloit College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Beloit College ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Beloit College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.