# Southern Connecticut State University: Sociology (bachelor's)

New Haven, CT. IPEDS 130493, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-connecticut-state-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,013
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,249 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 11 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (12 colleges, $59,684): -$7,435
- Versus the U.S. median: +$129

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,249 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,736 | $78,925 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,729 | $83,344 | 5.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,437 | $86,495 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $22,532 | $100,267 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $27,809 | $123,750 | 8.6 years |

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

## Sociology at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | $67,262 | not reported | $40,675 | 76% |
| Connecticut College | $63,777 | $20,670 | $36,175 | 82% |
| University of Connecticut | $59,684 | $22,500 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $59,684 | $22,500 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $59,684 | $22,500 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $59,684 | $22,500 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $59,684 | $22,500 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $56,463 | $28,500 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $55,084 | $26,000 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Sacred Heart University | $54,183 | not reported | $46,174 | 74% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $52,249 | $26,000 | $20,857 | 50% |
| University of Hartford | $50,178 | not reported | $30,282 | 54% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported New Haven, CT, $60,110 CT, $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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