# Sociology and Anthropology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 45.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/sociology-and-anthropology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $48,940 across 9 colleges (middle half $43,982–$50,716); median federal debt $24,924
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Sociology: median $55,839 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 3% | $71,900 | 2.3% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Human Resources Workers | 3% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Police Officers | 2% | $76,250 | 3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $59,662 (1444) |
| CO | — | $58,094 (147) |
| FL | — | $53,625 (181) |
| GA | — | $52,473 (133) |
| IL | — | $50,762 (211) |
| MA | — | $71,068 (191) |
| MD | — | $61,101 (125) |
| NC | — | $50,794 (191) |
| NJ | — | $57,869 (168) |
| NY | — | $65,628 (445) |
| OR | — | $51,325 (132) |
| PA | — | $54,572 (141) |
| TX | — | $53,808 (302) |
| VA | — | $60,855 (168) |
| WA | — | $68,216 (176) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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