Sociology at University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of Wyoming graduates in sociology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wyoming 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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| 323 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $48,591 | $52,145 | #234 | $29,220 |
| 324 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $48,562 | $54,524 | #163 | $37,727 |
| 325 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $48,528 | $50,366 | #275 | $33,553 |
| 326 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $48,508 | $50,556 | #268 | $27,059 |
| 327 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $48,451 | $50,416 | #274 | $37,888 |
| 328 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $48,419 | $56,062 | #125 | $31,376 |
| 329 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $48,389 | $51,021 | #254 | $28,785 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wyoming sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,059 one year after graduating and $48,508 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wyoming rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Wyoming ranks #326 by median pay four years after graduation, and #268 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Wyoming worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,250.
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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.