# Idaho State University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Pocatello, ID. IPEDS 142276, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/idaho-state-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,854
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $32,182 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,839 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in ID: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (4 colleges, $39,701): -$7,519
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,938

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $32,182 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,593 | $47,139 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,011 | $44,549 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $11,538 | $51,344 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $14,483 | $64,449 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $16,288 | $72,482 | no earnings gain |

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

## Sociology at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | $51,873 | $23,572 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Boise State University | $44,676 | $25,635 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $34,726 | $14,600 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Idaho State University | $32,182 | $29,839 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Pocatello, ID, $62,570 ID, $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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