# Indiana University-Bloomington: Sociology (bachelor's)

Bloomington, IN. IPEDS 151351, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,296
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,591 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,464 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (9 colleges, $54,144): +$2,447
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,471

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,591 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,324 | $26,181 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $7,610 | $31,505 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,154 | $50,318 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,204 | $83,645 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,128 | $104,030 | 4.9 years |

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

## Sociology at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $69,704 | $19,800 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Franklin College | $58,827 | $27,000 | $22,855 | 60% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $56,591 | $19,464 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Purdue University | $55,072 | $20,500 | $14,600 | 83% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $54,144 | not reported | $12,923 | 48% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $48,830 | $24,500 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $45,610 | not reported | $7,888 | 39% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $43,678 | $24,539 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Ball State University | $38,857 | $22,198 | $14,940 | 62% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Bloomington, IN, $57,020 IN, $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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