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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying sociology schools.
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If you want to know which schools send sociology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Miami, our #1 for sociology graduate salaries in Florida. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career sociology graduates from University Of Miami make a median of around $67,034 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in sociology will find them at Florida Gulf Coast University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University typically earn about $47,328 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in sociology will find them at Flagler College St Augustine, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Saint Augustine, Flagler College St Augustine is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,217.
Jacksonville University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Jacksonville University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,143.
Saint Leo University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Leo. Early-career sociology graduates from Saint Leo University make a median of around $49,759 per year.
University Of North Florida placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for sociology. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a public institution. Early-career sociology graduates from University Of North Florida make a median of around $49,470 per year.
University Of Florida landed the #7 spot for sociology salaries this year. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,030.
University Of Florida Online earned the #8 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. University Of Florida Online is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Early-career sociology graduates from University Of Florida Online make a median of around $51,030 per year.
Florida State University earned the #9 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. Early-career sociology graduates from Florida State University make a median of around $49,700 per year.
University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for sociology. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Tampa. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus typically earn about $48,972 annually.
University Of Central Florida came in at #11 for sociology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from University Of Central Florida typically earn about $46,721 annually.
Florida International University landed the #12 spot for sociology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a public institution. Students who complete the sociology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,741.
Florida Atlantic University earned the #13 position for sociology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Sociology graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of about $49,360 a year early in their careers.
Bethune Cookman University landed the #14 spot for sociology salaries this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Bethune Cookman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career sociology graduates from Bethune Cookman University make a median of around $36,913 per year.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University came in at #15 for sociology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a public institution. Sociology graduates of Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University earn a median of about $41,210 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Tampa ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology schools. The University Of Tampa is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tampa. After graduating, sociology degree recipients from The University Of Tampa typically earn about $33,872 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries sociology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 16 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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