U.S. median for this major: $52,120.
College Scorecard field of study; 29 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 66% 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 $17,191. College Scorecard.
Savannah State University 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 Savannah State University'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 | $6,739 | $30,123 | 3.0 years |
| $30–48k | $7,033 | $31,438 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $9,882 | $44,173 | 4.3 years |
| $75–110k | $12,694 | $56,742 | 5.6 years |
| $110k+ | $12,597 | $56,309 | 5.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (17% 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 ($43,690) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,174 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 Georgia colleges
Every Georgia college we cover that reports Sociology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spelman Collegebachelor's & associate | $62,587 | $26,747 | $38,967 | 78% |
| 2 | Morehouse College | $62,517 | $29,500 | $39,013 | 59% |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $61,124 | $20,625 | $13,936 | 90% |
| 4 | Kennesaw State University | $52,125 | $34,375 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 5 | Georgia State University | $49,333 | $31,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| 6 | University of West Georgia | $47,412 | $28,875 | $12,786 | 43% |
| 7 | Columbus State University | $44,506 | $38,400 | $13,115 | 42% |
| 8 | University of North Georgia | $44,176 | $25,000 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 9 | Savannah State University | $43,690 | $29,000 | $8,172 | 28% |
| 10 | Georgia Southwestern State University | $43,457 | — | $12,019 | 41% |
| 11 | Georgia Southern University | $42,305 | $26,500 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 12 | Augusta University | $37,769 | $27,848 | $13,787 | 49% |
15 more Georgia 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 Savannah State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Savannah State University
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 28% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $37,981
- Full cost breakdown · all 29 majors · overview
Related majors at Savannah State University
- Psychology (Research)$48,594
- Social Work$49,360
- Political Science$53,906
Savannah State University Sociology questions
How much do Savannah State University Sociology graduates earn?
Sociology graduates of Savannah State University earn a median $43,690 four years after graduating and $28,747 one year after. The U.S. median for Sociology graduates across 458 colleges is $52,120.
How much debt do Savannah State University Sociology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Sociology graduates of Savannah State University is $29,000, about 66% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Savannah State University a good school for Sociology in Georgia?
On pay, Sociology graduates of Savannah State University earn $43,690 four years out, $2,269 below the median for the same major across 12 Georgia colleges ($45,959) and $8,430 below the U.S. median ($52,120). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Savannah State University rank for Sociology in Georgia?
Of 12 Georgia colleges reporting Sociology graduate earnings, Savannah State University ranks 9th; among the 11 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 8th. The highest is Spelman College at $62,587.
What jobs do Sociology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $66,620 in Georgia 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: “Savannah State University Sociology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/savannah-state-university/majors/sociology (College Scorecard and BLS data).