# Wichita State University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,236
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,450 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KS: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (5 colleges, $45,661): -$3,211
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,670

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,450 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,734 | $43,414 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | 9.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | 10.4 years |

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

## Sociology at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $51,237 | $25,946 | $19,406 | 71% |
| University of Kansas | $48,146 | $23,001 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Emporia State University | $45,661 | $27,000 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Fort Hays State University | $44,405 | $33,482 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Wichita State University | $42,450 | $30,500 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Wichita, KS, $67,740 KS, $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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