Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in sociology earn 10% 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 Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 104 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,217 | $61,869 | #47 | $30,283 |
| 105 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $58,026 | $54,266 | #169 | $37,958 |
| 106 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $58,023 | $57,007 | #106 | $35,150 |
| 107 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $58,007 | $60,359 | #60 | $35,889 |
| 108 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $58,006 | $58,993 | #74 | $36,814 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,889 one year after graduating and $58,007 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,212.
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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.