# Sociology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/sociology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $52,120 across 458 colleges (middle half $47,631–$57,508); median federal debt $25,000
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $40,790 (4) | — |
| AR | $42,390 (5) | — |
| AZ | $54,611 (4) | — |
| CA | $56,519 (44) | $59,662 (1444) |
| CO | $49,619 (11) | $58,094 (147) |
| CT | $59,684 (12) | — |
| FL | $50,798 (12) | $53,625 (181) |
| GA | $45,959 (12) | $52,473 (133) |
| IA | $52,597 (6) | — |
| ID | $39,701 (4) | — |
| IL | $53,747 (17) | $50,762 (211) |
| IN | $54,144 (9) | — |
| KS | $45,661 (5) | — |
| KY | $50,364 (4) | — |
| LA | $45,776 (8) | — |
| MA | $61,173 (21) | $71,068 (191) |
| MD | $53,998 (10) | $61,101 (125) |
| MI | $51,028 (10) | — |
| MN | $50,174 (7) | — |
| MO | $44,769 (10) | — |
| NC | $46,195 (15) | $50,794 (191) |
| NE | $47,763 (3) | — |
| NH | $54,785 (3) | — |
| NJ | $53,253 (15) | $57,869 (168) |
| NY | $58,469 (41) | $65,628 (445) |
| OH | $50,457 (24) | — |
| OK | $48,562 (3) | — |
| OR | $55,204 (5) | $51,325 (132) |
| PA | $51,319 (24) | $54,572 (141) |
| RI | $59,643 (3) | — |
| SC | $47,117 (10) | — |
| SD | $50,765 (3) | — |
| TN | $43,902 (10) | — |
| TX | $46,328 (24) | $53,808 (302) |
| UT | $50,087 (3) | — |
| VA | $54,122 (15) | $60,855 (168) |
| VT | $55,918 (4) | — |
| WA | $57,846 (9) | $68,216 (176) |
| WI | $49,486 (11) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. William & Mary (VA): $87,655
2. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $71,363
3. University of Southern California (CA): $70,555
4. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $69,883
5. University of Virginia (VA): $68,538
6. Loyola Marymount University (CA): $68,053
7. California Lutheran University (CA): $67,998
8. National University (CA): $64,860
9. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $64,692
10. George Mason University (VA): $64,603
11. University of Miami (FL): $63,764
12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $63,654

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

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