# McNeese State University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Lake Charles, LA. IPEDS 159717, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mcneese-state-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,183
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,592 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,375 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (8 colleges, $45,776): +$1,816
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,528

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,592 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,482 | $46,330 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,067 | $48,916 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,640 | $51,449 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,190 | $71,560 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $18,250 | $80,665 | 5.3 years |

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

## Sociology at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $54,442 | $24,959 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $50,847 | $12,000 | $39,949 | 86% |
| McNeese State University | $47,592 | $35,375 | $12,493 | 47% |
| Nicholls State University | $47,361 | $26,074 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $44,192 | $24,954 | $11,864 | 64% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $43,844 | $33,906 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $43,844 | $33,906 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $43,316 | $24,250 | $13,530 | 53% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Lake Charles, LA, $52,600 LA, $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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