# Kent State University at Stark: Sociology (bachelor's)

North Canton, OH. IPEDS 203465, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-stark/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,183
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,217 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 21 of 24 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (24 colleges, $50,457): -$10,240
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,903

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,217 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,312 | $38,817 | 8.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,216 | $38,369 | 8.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,651 | $49,740 | 10.4 years |
| 75-110k | $14,401 | $67,253 | 14.1 years |
| 110k+ | $14,909 | $69,625 | 14.6 years |

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

## Sociology at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $61,149 | $23,500 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Cleveland State University | $57,211 | $25,575 | $14,764 | 51% |
| John Carroll University | $57,173 | $27,000 | $28,746 | 79% |
| The College of Wooster | $56,115 | $27,000 | $23,458 | 74% |
| Walsh University | $55,867 | $28,000 | $20,493 | 59% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $51,312 | $25,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $51,312 | $25,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $51,312 | $25,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $51,312 | $25,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $51,312 | $25,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $51,312 | $25,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $50,457 | $21,739 | $16,197 | 15% |
| Ohio State University | $50,457 | $21,739 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $50,165 | $24,250 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Capital University | $48,785 | not reported | $22,576 | 60% |
| University of Dayton | $47,745 | not reported | $29,533 | 80% |
| Wittenberg University | $44,809 | not reported | $18,649 | 53% |
| Wright State University | $44,227 | not reported | $15,415 | 42% |
| Shawnee State University | $43,602 | $32,250 | $14,381 | 48% |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $40,217 | $25,000 | $12,205 | 25% |
| Kent State University at Stark | $40,217 | $25,000 | $10,897 | 37% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $40,217 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Hiram College | $39,277 | not reported | $21,058 | 55% |
| Bowling Green State University | $38,346 | $27,000 | $24,022 | 64% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Canton-Massillon, OH, $50,330 OH, $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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