# Winona State University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Winona, MN. IPEDS 175272, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/winona-state-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,505
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,166 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,687 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (7 colleges, $50,174): -$1,008
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,954

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,166 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,224 | $43,861 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,792 | $50,588 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,814 | $59,262 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,871 | $76,667 | 7.0 years |
| 110k+ | $21,307 | $91,407 | 8.3 years |

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

## Sociology at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $56,690 | $20,377 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $52,455 | not reported | $13,529 | 40% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $51,618 | $27,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $50,174 | not reported | $18,743 | 65% |
| Winona State University | $49,166 | $21,687 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Hamline University | $46,877 | $27,000 | $20,744 | 61% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $46,439 | $27,000 | $17,997 | 57% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $44,920 MN, $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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