by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sociology](/majors/social-sciences/sociology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their sociology graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find where sociology graduates earn the most.
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Metropolitan State College Of Denver tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver typically earn about $55,444 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Western State College Of Colorado one of the highest-paying schools for sociology. Western State College Of Colorado is a public school located in the town of Gunnison. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,935.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo typically earn about $64,510 annually.
Adams State College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in sociology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a public institution. Sociology graduates of Adams State College earn a median of about $46,948 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Colorado Boulder one of the highest-paying schools for sociology. University Of Colorado Boulder is a public school located in the city of Boulder. Early-career sociology graduates from University Of Colorado Boulder make a median of around $59,670 per year.
Salt Lake Community College came in at #6 for sociology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College typically earn about $45,444 annually.
Westminster College Utah ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from Westminster College Utah typically earn about $46,148 annually.
University Of Colorado Denver placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for sociology. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,879.
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins typically earn about $56,681 annually.
Colorado State University Pueblo earned the #10 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. Colorado State University Pueblo is a public school located in the city of Pueblo. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,003.
University Of Utah landed the #11 spot for sociology salaries this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from University Of Utah typically earn about $52,418 annually.
The University Of Montana ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. The University Of Montana is a public school located in the city of Missoula. Early-career sociology graduates from The University Of Montana make a median of around $45,532 per year.
Montana State University earned the #13 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. Early-career sociology graduates from Montana State University make a median of around $46,595 per year.
College Of Western Idaho ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Located in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. Sociology graduates of College Of Western Idaho earn a median of about $39,280 a year early in their careers.
University Of Northern Colorado earned the #15 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a public school located in the city of Greeley. Early-career sociology graduates from University Of Northern Colorado make a median of around $44,905 per year.
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #16 spot for sociology salaries this year. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career sociology graduates from Brigham Young University Idaho make a median of around $51,399 per year.
Southern Utah University earned the #17 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from Southern Utah University typically earn about $37,765 annually.
University Of Idaho came in at #18 for sociology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from University Of Idaho typically earn about $46,543 annually.
Utah State University came in at #19 for sociology graduate earnings this year. Utah State University is a public school located in the city of Logan. Early-career sociology graduates from Utah State University make a median of around $40,750 per year.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earned the #20 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs typically earn about $45,272 annually.
Boise State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Sociology graduates of Boise State University earn a median of about $43,175 a year early in their careers.
Idaho State University came in at #22 for sociology graduate earnings this year. Idaho State University is a public school located in the city of Pocatello. Early-career sociology graduates from Idaho State University make a median of around $38,928 per year.
Fort Lewis College earned the #23 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. Fort Lewis College is a public school located in the town of Durango. Early-career sociology graduates from Fort Lewis College make a median of around $38,414 per year.
University Of Wyoming ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,059.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their sociology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 24 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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