# Gonzaga University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Spokane, WA. IPEDS 235316, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/gonzaga-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,675
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,626 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,991 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (9 colleges, $57,846): +$4,780
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,506

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,626 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,833 | $85,832 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $23,112 | $95,221 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,106 | $103,437 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $33,949 | $139,870 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $42,668 | $175,792 | 7.8 years |

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

## Sociology at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | $63,608 | $25,000 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Gonzaga University | $62,626 | $25,991 | $35,119 | 86% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $60,292 | $19,286 | $14,091 | 85% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $59,853 | $21,000 | $19,589 | 69% |
| Washington State University | $57,846 | $21,475 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Whitworth University | $57,755 | $26,873 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Eastern Washington University | $56,992 | $16,996 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Western Washington University | $54,263 | $20,087 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $46,974 | $25,000 | $24,488 | 62% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $50,420 WA, $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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