Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (78 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College$38,879
Columbia University in the City of New York$58,541$66,948$31,0000.53
Colgate University$51,788
Barnard College$48,215$68,952$15,8990.33
CUNY Lehman College$42,710$47,174$11,2470.26
CUNY Brooklyn College$41,062$48,880
National Median$34,102$25,0000.73

Other Sociology Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$69,045$58,541$31,000
Colgate University
Hamilton
$67,024$51,788
Barnard College
New York
$66,246$48,215$15,899
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx
$7,410$42,710$11,247
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
$7,452$41,062

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.