# Eastern Michigan University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Ypsilanti, MI. IPEDS 169798, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-michigan-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,919
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,831 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,155 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 10 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (10 colleges, $51,028): -$9,197
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,289

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,831 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,250 | $61,083 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,863 | $59,298 | 7.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,748 | $63,378 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,243 | $84,100 | 10.0 years |
| 110k+ | $21,036 | $96,976 | 11.5 years |

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

## Sociology at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $63,419 | $18,568 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan State University | $62,204 | $26,985 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Wayne State University | $55,499 | $30,422 | $12,766 | 58% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $53,484 | not reported | $7,007 | 40% |
| Western Michigan University | $51,835 | $25,585 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Hope College | $50,222 | $24,488 | $27,182 | 80% |
| Grand Valley State University | $48,664 | $26,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Central Michigan University | $48,389 | $28,563 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Oakland University | $47,873 | $20,500 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $41,831 | $35,155 | $15,407 | 46% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $43,060 Ann Arbor, MI, $60,210 MI, $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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