Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates in sociology earn 13% less 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 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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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| 370 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,130 | $40,488 | #445 | $29,863 |
| 371 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $46,106 | $46,876 | #367 | $31,555 |
| 372 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $46,031 | $40,401 | #446 | $32,049 |
| 373 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $46,005 | $47,870 | #341 | $35,710 |
| 374 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $45,889 | $54,076 | #177 | $34,105 |
| 375 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,866 | $46,632 | #373 | $32,787 |
| 376 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $45,862 | $49,174 | #306 | $28,238 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,495 | $64,354 | #246 of 349 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,370 | $53,588 | #136 of 166 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $67,130 | — | #25 of 61 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,177 | $47,648 | #631 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,554 | $45,679 | #173 of 271 |
| Marketing | $62,014 | $40,916 | #361 of 516 |
| Biology | $60,928 | $35,990 | #306 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,790 | $50,190 | #161 of 275 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,240 | $30,655 | #246 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,156 | $42,342 | #346 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,923 | $37,107 | #336 of 660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $47,123 | $29,117 | #132 of 138 |
| Psychology | $46,647 | $29,952 | #719 of 1027 |
| History | $42,349 | — | #415 of 459 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,410 | $36,920 | #266 of 299 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,110 | $25,306 | #177 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,689 | — | #566 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,577 | — | #398 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,710 one year after graduating and $46,005 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Parkside rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranks #373 by median pay four years after graduation, and #341 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Wisconsin-Parkside worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.