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 55% 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 $34,588. College Scorecard.
Sociology at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | William & Mary | $87,655 | $14,000 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 2 | University of Virginia | $68,538 | $20,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 3 | George Mason University | $64,603 | $20,514 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $63,654 | $22,859 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 5 | Roanoke College | $59,580 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
| 6 | University of Mary Washington | $58,224 | $23,500 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 7 | Christopher Newport University | $55,057 | $25,548 | $23,015 | 72% |
| 8 | Radford University | $54,122 | — | $14,578 | 49% |
| 9 | Old Dominion University | $53,734 | $26,100 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 10 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $53,122 | $26,285 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 11 | Bridgewater College | $49,139 | — | $17,800 | 53% |
| 12 | James Madison University | $48,774 | $19,168 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 13 | Randolph-Macon College | $48,275 | $27,000 | $27,866 | 70% |
| 14 | Longwood University | $45,204 | $25,000 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 15 | Virginia State University | $40,432 | $31,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
16 more Virginia 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 Longwood University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Longwood University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 61% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $52,347
- Full cost breakdown · all 28 majors · overview
Related majors at Longwood University
- Psychology$48,942
- Social Work$48,224
- Political Science$55,259
- Economics—
Longwood University Sociology questions
How much do Longwood University Sociology graduates earn?
Sociology graduates of Longwood University earn a median $45,204 four years after graduating and $27,948 one year after. The U.S. median for Sociology graduates across 458 colleges is $52,120.
How much debt do Longwood University Sociology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Sociology graduates of Longwood University is $25,000, about 55% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does Longwood University rank for Sociology in Virginia?
Of 15 Virginia colleges reporting Sociology graduate earnings, Longwood University ranks 14th. The highest is William & Mary at $87,655.
What jobs do Sociology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $53,260 in Virginia 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: “Longwood University Sociology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/longwood-university/majors/sociology (College Scorecard and BLS data).