U.S. median for this major: $52,120.
College Scorecard field of study; 46 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 54% 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 $29,993. College Scorecard.
KSC Sociology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Sociology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses KSC's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,192 | $50,841 | 8.3 years |
| $30–48k | $12,536 | $52,275 | 8.5 years |
| $48–75k | $16,045 | $66,908 | 10.9 years |
| $75–110k | $18,004 | $75,077 | 12.3 years |
| $110k+ | $22,928 | $95,610 | 15.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (50% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Sociology graduates 4 years after graduating ($47,885) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $6,122 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Sociology at New Hampshire colleges
Every New Hampshire 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 | Dartmouth College | $81,722 | $19,250 | $29,519 | 96% |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire | $54,785 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| 3 | Keene State College | $47,885 | $26,000 | $17,887 | 60% |
4 more New Hampshire 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 KSC, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About KSC
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 60% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,368
- Full cost breakdown · all 59 majors · overview
Related majors at KSC
- Psychology$51,904
- Political Science$47,015
- Economics$68,634
KSC Sociology questions
How much do KSC Sociology graduates earn?
Sociology graduates of Keene State College earn a median $47,885 four years after graduating and $36,581 one year after. The U.S. median for Sociology graduates across 458 colleges is $52,120.
How much debt do KSC Sociology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Sociology graduates of Keene State College is $26,000, about 54% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is KSC a good school for Sociology in New Hampshire?
On pay, Sociology graduates of Keene State College earn $47,885 four years out, $6,900 below the median for the same major across 3 New Hampshire colleges ($54,785) and $4,235 below the U.S. median ($52,120). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does KSC rank for Sociology in New Hampshire?
Of 3 New Hampshire colleges reporting Sociology graduate earnings, Keene State College ranks 3rd. The highest is Dartmouth College at $81,722.
What jobs do Sociology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $65,690 in New Hampshire 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: “Keene State College Sociology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/keene-state-college/majors/sociology (College Scorecard and BLS data).