# Francis Marion University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Florence, SC. IPEDS 218061, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/francis-marion-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,982
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,995 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 10 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (10 colleges, $47,117): -$10,122
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,125

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,995 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,723 | $43,559 | 12.5 years |
| 30-48k | $9,449 | $42,332 | 12.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,582 | $51,887 | 14.9 years |
| 75-110k | $13,788 | $61,770 | 17.8 years |
| 110k+ | $17,435 | $78,109 | more than 20 years |

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

## Sociology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $54,780 | $26,125 | $22,253 | 87% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $53,293 | $27,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $49,530 | $28,750 | $11,641 | 40% |
| College of Charleston | $48,709 | $25,000 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Winthrop University | $47,178 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $47,056 | $26,475 | $13,966 | 49% |
| Lander University | $44,287 | $30,622 | $15,363 | 50% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $43,745 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Claflin University | $39,353 | $32,500 | $17,800 | 52% |
| Francis Marion University | $36,995 | $31,500 | $11,386 | 43% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Florence, SC, $64,490 SC, $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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