Compare 525 Sociology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $49,170. Top programs: $101,536+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #476 | Saint Ambrose UniversityPrivate | $32,382 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| #477 | Hastings CollegePrivate | $32,382 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| #478 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $32,182 | 27 | $20,039 | High | $14,334 | High |
| #479 | King's CollegePrivate | $32,174 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| #480 | $31,839 | 23 | — | — | — | — | |
| #481 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $31,305 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| #482 | $31,305 | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
| #483 | $31,133 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
| #484 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $31,133 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| #485 | Coe CollegePrivate | $30,988 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| #486 | Bowdoin CollegePrivate | $30,771 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| #487 | $30,409 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
| #488 | $30,409 | 15 | — | — | — | — | |
| #489 | Thiel CollegePrivate | $30,409 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| #490 | $30,228 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
| #491 | University Of DenverPrivate | $29,685 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| #492 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| #493 | Furman UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| #494 | Emory & Henry UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| #495 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $29,322 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| #496 | $29,250 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
| #497 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $29,141 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| #498 | $28,960 | 18 | — | — | — | — | |
| #499 | $28,960 | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
| #500 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $28,598 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
