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

Dahlonega, GA. IPEDS 482680, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-georgia/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,576
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,176 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 8 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (12 colleges, $45,959): -$1,783
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,944

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,176 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,981 | $30,577 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $7,261 | $31,803 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,118 | $44,317 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $12,059 | $52,818 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $13,481 | $59,047 | 5.5 years |

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

## Sociology at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spelman College | $62,587 | $26,747 | $38,967 | 79% |
| Morehouse College | $62,517 | $29,500 | $39,013 | 59% |
| University of Georgia | $61,124 | $20,625 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Kennesaw State University | $52,125 | $34,375 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia State University | $49,333 | $31,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| University of West Georgia | $47,412 | $28,875 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Columbus State University | $44,506 | $38,400 | $13,115 | 42% |
| University of North Georgia | $44,176 | $25,000 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Savannah State University | $43,690 | $29,000 | $8,172 | 28% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $43,457 | not reported | $12,019 | 41% |
| Georgia Southern University | $42,305 | $26,500 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Augusta University | $37,769 | $27,848 | $13,787 | 49% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $67,440 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $66,620 GA, $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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