Sociology at Vassar College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Vassar College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Vassar College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all sociology bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (78 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | $26,356 | — | $25,500* | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $58,541 | $66,948 | $31,000* | 0.53 |
| Colgate University | $51,788 | — | —* | — |
| Barnard College | $48,215 | $68,952 | $15,899* | 0.33 |
| CUNY Lehman College | $42,710 | $47,174 | $11,247* | 0.26 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $41,062 | $48,880 | —* | — |
| National Median | $34,102 | — | $25,000* | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 Vassar College, approximately 21% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 24 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.