Sociology at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates in sociology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Wisconsin-River Falls 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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| 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 |
| 377 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $45,741 | $47,596 | #348 | — |
| 378 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $45,674 | $47,206 | #358 | $36,809 |
| 379 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,661 | $47,404 | #352 | $29,313 |
| 380 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $45,610 | $48,931 | #312 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-River Falls sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,741 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-River Falls rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Wisconsin-River Falls ranks #377 by median pay four years after graduation, and #348 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Wisconsin-River Falls worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.