# University of Nebraska at Omaha: Sociology (bachelor's)

Omaha, NE. IPEDS 181394, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,871
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,763 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NE: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (3 colleges, $47,763): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,357

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,763 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,534 | $47,824 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,614 | $48,188 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,324 | $55,951 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,540 | $70,552 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,466 | $88,376 | 7.9 years |

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

## Sociology at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doane University | $48,705 | $26,000 | $26,364 | 57% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $47,763 | $26,750 | $13,441 | 47% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $45,674 | $19,400 | $17,747 | 67% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $46,730 Omaha, NE-IA, $56,190 NE, $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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