# Lewis & Clark College: Sociology and Anthropology (bachelor's)

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209056, CIP 45.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lewis-and-clark-college/majors/sociology-and-anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,098
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,622 (U.S. median for this major: $48,940 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $24,924)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,682

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,622 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,962 | $66,242 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $18,362 | $76,202 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $22,712 | $94,255 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $25,917 | $107,556 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $44,990 | $186,709 | 11.6 years |

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

## Sociology and Anthropology at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark College | $52,622 | $19,000 | $36,013 | 75% |
| Southern Oregon University | $43,982 | $20,000 | $16,732 | 43% |

## 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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