Sociology: doctoral degree earnings by college
Median earnings of sociology graduates (doctoral degree) one year after graduation, at 4 colleges. National median: $84,879, rising to $101,699 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Irvine | CA | $95,445 | — | — |
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $84,879 | — | — |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | $78,722 | — | — |
| 4 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | $60,863 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do sociology graduates earn?
The median college reports $84,879 in earnings one year after a doctoral degree in sociology and $101,699 four years after. The highest is $95,445 at University of California-Irvine.