U.S. median for this major: $52,120.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 42% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Sociology at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Sociology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | $63,764 | $18,250 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 2 | The University of Tampa | $57,474 | $23,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 3 | Jacksonville University | $53,457 | — | $25,180 | 51% |
| 4 | University of Central Florida | $52,197 | $26,307 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 5 | University of Florida | $51,039 | $18,929 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic University | $50,983 | $21,227 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 7 | Florida State University | $50,612 | $22,164 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 8 | Saint Leo University | $50,231 | $46,960 | $21,293 | 45% |
| 9 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $50,136 | — | $12,568 | 57% |
| 10 | Florida International University | $47,538 | $24,000 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 11 | University of South Florida | $47,379 | $25,721 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 12 | University of North Florida | $44,152 | $23,250 | $10,154 | 69% |
9 more Florida colleges offer Sociology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Sociology graduates
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Psychology$48,754
- Psychology (Research)$56,012
- Social Work$50,966
- Social Sciences—
- Political Science$53,872
- Economics$74,056
FAU Sociology questions
How much do FAU Sociology graduates earn?
Sociology graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $50,983 four years after graduating and $29,679 one year after. The U.S. median for Sociology graduates across 458 colleges is $52,120.
How much debt do FAU Sociology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Sociology graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $21,227, about 42% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does FAU rank for Sociology in Florida?
Of 12 Florida colleges reporting Sociology graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 6th. The highest is University of Miami at $63,764.
What jobs do Sociology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $50,800 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $61,990 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Sociology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/sociology (College Scorecard and BLS data).