U.S. median for this major: $48,940.
College Scorecard field of study; 28 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 45% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,924.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,636. College Scorecard.
SOU Sociology and Anthropology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Oregon colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 and Anthropology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses SOU'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 | $11,830 | $51,342 | 6.9 years |
| $30–48k | $12,466 | $54,102 | 7.3 years |
| $48–75k | $15,813 | $68,628 | 9.2 years |
| $75–110k | $22,415 | $97,281 | 13.1 years |
| $110k+ | $24,181 | $104,946 | 14.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (31% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Sociology and Anthropology graduates 4 years after graduating ($43,982) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,433 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 and Anthropology at Oregon colleges
Every Oregon college we cover that reports Sociology and Anthropology 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 | Lewis & Clark College | $52,622 | $19,000 | $36,013 | 75% |
| 2 | Southern Oregon University | $43,982 | $20,000 | $16,732 | 43% |
1 more Oregon college offers Sociology and Anthropology but has too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at SOU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About SOU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,175
- Full cost breakdown · all 48 majors · overview
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- Sociology—
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SOU Sociology and Anthropology questions
How much do SOU Sociology and Anthropology graduates earn?
Sociology and Anthropology graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median $43,982 four years after graduating and $27,702 one year after. The U.S. median for Sociology and Anthropology graduates across 9 colleges is $48,940.
How much debt do SOU Sociology and Anthropology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Sociology and Anthropology graduates of Southern Oregon University is $20,000, about 45% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,924.
Where does SOU rank for Sociology and Anthropology in Oregon?
Of 2 Oregon colleges reporting Sociology and Anthropology graduate earnings, Southern Oregon University ranks 2nd. The highest is Lewis & Clark College at $52,622.
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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: “Southern Oregon University Sociology and Anthropology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-oregon-university/majors/sociology-and-anthropology (College Scorecard and BLS data).