# University of North Alabama: Sociology (bachelor's)

Florence, AL. IPEDS 101879, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-alabama/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,591
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,810 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $40,790): -$6,980
- Versus the U.S. median: -$18,310

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,810 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,741 | $43,542 | 18.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,127 | $45,268 | 19.5 years |
| 48-75k | $11,665 | $52,143 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $13,903 | $62,146 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $14,866 | $66,451 | more than 20 years |

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

## Sociology at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill College | $56,160 | not reported | $20,449 | 52% |
| Troy University | $41,433 | $43,500 | $16,527 | 50% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $40,148 | $28,979 | $18,749 | 64% |
| University of North Alabama | $33,810 | $26,750 | $12,170 | 55% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, $53,080 AL, $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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