Sociology
Sociology studies how societies, institutions, and groups shape behavior. Graduates work in social services, research, human resources, and public agencies, and many go on to graduate programs in social work, law, or public policy, which one-year earnings cannot see.
What Sociology Pays Nationally
$40,712National Median Earnings
29,430Graduates Behind That Figure
1 year after finishingEarnings measured
The national median is the middle graduate across every college that offers this major at the bachelor level. It is also the figure we show for any single college whose own program is too small to trust - always badged, never passed off as that college's own number.
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macalester College | Sociology | $40,712 National median for this major n=29,430 | Not published |
| Marquette University | Sociology | $40,712 National median for this major n=29,430 | Not published |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Sociology | $40,712 National median for this major n=29,430 | Not published |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Sociology | $45,638 Small program - rough guide n=48 | $23,599 Small program - rough guide n=46 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Sociology | $35,782 Small program - rough guide n=35 | $25,000 Small program - rough guide n=30 |
| DePaul University | Sociology | $43,367 Small program - rough guide n=43 | Not published |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Sociology | $43,363 Small program - rough guide n=74 | Not published |
| Northwestern University | Sociology | $40,712 National median for this major n=29,430 | Not published |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Sociology | $45,676 Small program - rough guide n=85 | $19,500 Small program - rough guide n=93 |
Sociology by State
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