# Salisbury University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Salisbury, MD. IPEDS 163851, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/salisbury-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,091
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,411 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,625 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MD: 9 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (10 colleges, $53,998): -$4,587
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,709

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,411 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,743 | $29,062 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,915 | $42,734 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $12,909 | $55,638 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,669 | $71,843 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,759 | $98,091 | 7.7 years |

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

## Sociology at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $65,974 | $20,460 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $57,290 | $27,000 | $22,655 | 65% |
| Bowie State University | $57,075 | $30,835 | $19,298 | 38% |
| McDaniel College | $55,851 | $25,000 | $21,916 | 63% |
| Frostburg State University | $54,197 | $27,000 | $16,715 | 50% |
| Washington College | $53,799 | $27,000 | $27,898 | 65% |
| Morgan State University | $52,116 | $27,000 | $14,985 | 41% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $51,421 | $24,250 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Salisbury University | $49,411 | $23,625 | $17,743 | 68% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $46,314 | $28,000 | $13,338 | 35% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Salisbury, MD, $65,550 MD, $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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