Sociology: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of sociology graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 10 colleges. National median: $57,159, rising to $65,008 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teachers College at Columbia University | NY | $78,842 | $93,752 | — |
| 2 | California State University-Sacramento | CA | $61,154 | $59,203 | — |
| 3 | California State University-Los Angeles | CA | $59,061 | $63,412 | — |
| 4 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | AL | $57,748 | $68,281 | — |
| 5 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $57,159 | $65,008 | $35,460 |
| 6 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $57,159 | $65,008 | $35,460 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | TX | $54,227 | — | — |
| 8 | Oklahoma City University | OK | $49,574 | — | — |
| 9 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | CO | $49,066 | — | — |
| 10 | The University of Arizona Global Campus | AZ | $46,608 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do sociology graduates earn?
The median college reports $57,159 in earnings one year after a master's degree in sociology and $65,008 four years after. The highest is $78,842 at Teachers College at Columbia University.
How much student debt do sociology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $35,460 at the typical college.