Median Earnings (1yr)
$68,137
94th percentile (60th in NY)
Sample Size
27
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Teachers College at Columbia University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Teachers College at Columbia University graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 94th percentile of all sociology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Sociology masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Teachers College at Columbia University$68,137
National Median$53,226

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). 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.