# Tennessee Technological University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Cookeville, TN. IPEDS 221847, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tennessee-technological-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,293
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,830 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,057 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TN: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (10 colleges, $43,902): -$1,072
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,290

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,830 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,815 | $43,382 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,445 | $46,167 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,861 | $61,266 | 7.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,245 | $76,223 | 9.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,936 | $83,697 | 10.1 years |

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

## Sociology at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $83,649 | not reported | $15,846 | 94% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $53,635 | $20,013 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $48,276 | $23,766 | $13,359 | 54% |
| Tennessee State University | $47,853 | $37,500 | $15,796 | 34% |
| Lee University | $44,193 | $25,245 | $18,878 | 63% |
| Austin Peay State University | $43,612 | $27,375 | $9,735 | 40% |
| University of Memphis | $43,595 | $29,250 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $42,830 | $16,057 | $14,246 | 58% |
| East Tennessee State University | $36,966 | $18,352 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Lane College | $34,242 | $40,472 | $10,904 | 18% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $46,410 TN, $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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