# Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania: Sociology (bachelor's)

Bloomsburg, PA. IPEDS 498562, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/commonwealth-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,461
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,984 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,119 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 13 of 24 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (24 colleges, $51,319): -$335
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,136

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,984 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,374 | $48,681 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,370 | $48,664 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,877 | $59,394 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,989 | $76,993 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,099 | $86,024 | 5.7 years |

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

## Sociology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $72,217 | $11,600 | $28,699 | 97% |
| La Salle University | $64,953 | $27,500 | $19,409 | 57% |
| Franklin and Marshall College | $63,251 | $19,000 | $36,425 | 84% |
| Moravian University | $62,315 | $27,000 | $30,670 | 72% |
| Wilkes University | $58,006 | $26,000 | $27,743 | 63% |
| Duquesne University | $55,050 | $26,983 | $37,730 | 78% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $54,329 | $26,000 | $20,787 | 58% |
| Albright College | $53,702 | $25,500 | $20,024 | 51% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $53,273 | $27,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $51,654 | $25,000 | $15,350 | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $51,654 | $25,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $51,654 | $25,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $50,984 | $29,119 | $15,699 | 55% |
| Lincoln University | $50,141 | not reported | $14,977 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $49,197 | $26,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $49,197 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $47,889 | not reported | $14,265 | 41% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $47,851 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $47,841 | $27,250 | $23,726 | 56% |
| Temple University | $47,631 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Westminster College | $47,502 | not reported | $19,859 | 65% |
| Lebanon Valley College | $46,836 | not reported | $26,979 | 65% |
| Bryn Mawr College | $42,666 | not reported | $31,759 | 82% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $42,662 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $54,610 PA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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