# McKendree University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Lebanon, IL. IPEDS 147013, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mckendree-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,015
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,428 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 12 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (17 colleges, $53,747): -$1,319
- Versus the U.S. median: +$308

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,428 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,928 | $91,659 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $21,432 | $89,586 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $21,041 | $87,951 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $28,333 | $118,432 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $29,066 | $121,496 | 7.3 years |

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

## Sociology at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $75,267 | $14,567 | $29,167 | 95% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $61,429 | $22,250 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Northern Illinois University | $58,023 | $27,000 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Augustana College | $57,943 | $26,497 | $22,736 | 73% |
| North Central College | $56,281 | $27,000 | $21,044 | 64% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $55,393 | $21,154 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Dominican University | $54,686 | $27,000 | $11,745 | 55% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $53,962 | $19,315 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $53,747 | $17,457 | $14,109 | 22% |
| Elmhurst University | $53,075 | $24,505 | $24,185 | 70% |
| DePaul University | $52,791 | $24,500 | $30,902 | 68% |
| McKendree University | $52,428 | $27,000 | $24,717 | 53% |
| Chicago State University | $51,485 | $38,087 | $12,335 | 16% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $51,465 | $26,500 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Illinois State University | $51,000 | $25,000 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Western Illinois University | $50,080 | $30,478 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $48,925 | $25,817 | $12,786 | 47% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported St. Louis, MO-IL, $64,890 IL, $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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