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Sociology graduate programs: earnings and debt by school

207 colleges award master's degrees in sociology. Graduates of the typical program earned $55,693 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $36,714 in federal loans taken at the school.

Master's programs207

Graduates in 2023-241,209

Typical median debt$36,714

Typical earnings 1 yr after$55,693

Typical earnings 4 yrs after$66,644

Earnings to debt1.5x

Official field: Sociology. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.

Degree level	Programs	Typical earnings 1 yr after	Typical median debt
Master's	207	$55,693	$36,714
Doctoral	115	$81,800	n/a

Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay

Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.

Master's programs in sociology

Highest first-year earnings

California State University-Los Angeles$59,061

University of Alabama at Birmingham$57,748

Arizona State University Digital Immersion$57,159

The University of Texas at San Antonio$54,227

Oklahoma City University$49,574

Filter by school, city or state

College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX	4	n/a	$70,116	n/a
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL	25	$57,748	$68,281	n/a
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale, AZ	67	$57,159	$65,008	$35,460
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA	8	$61,154	$59,203	n/a
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	21	$59,061	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX	11	$54,227	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OK	10	$49,574	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO	5	$49,066	n/a	n/a
The University of Arizona Global CampusChandler, AZ	1	$46,608	n/a	n/a
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV	29	n/a	n/a	n/a
American UniversityWashington, DC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Binghamton UniversityVestal, NY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Boston UniversityBoston, MA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York, NY	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York, NY	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Duke UniversityDurham, NC	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX	11	n/a	n/a	$42,316
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Emporia State UniversityEmporia, KS	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC	16	n/a	n/a	$25,888
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Howard UniversityWashington, DC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, PA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kean UniversityUnion, NJ	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kent State University at KentKent, OH	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato, MN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
New York UniversityNew York, NY	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ohio University-Main CampusAthens, OH	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX	12	n/a	n/a	$37,969
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rice UniversityHouston, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA	25	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville, TX	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
The New SchoolNew York, NY	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of MontanaMissoula, MT	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University at AlbanyAlbany, NY	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-DavisDavis, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-MercedMerced, CA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ChicagoChicago, IL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of DelawareNewark, DE	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of FloridaGainesville, FL	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of HoustonHouston, TX	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of IowaIowa City, IA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of KansasLawrence, KS	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of KentuckyLexington, KY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston, MA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MemphisMemphis, TN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI	19	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MississippiUniversity, MS	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nevada-RenoReno, NV	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North TexasDenton, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of OregonEugene, OR	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South FloridaTampa, FL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ToledoToledo, OH	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Washington University in St LouisSt. Louis, MO	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne, NJ	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT	9	n/a	n/a	n/a

Doctoral programs in sociology

Highest first-year earnings

University of California-Irvine$95,445

University of Wisconsin-Madison$78,722

CUNY Graduate School and University Center$60,863

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	13	n/a	$103,675	n/a
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA	14	n/a	$101,699	n/a
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA	14	$95,445	n/a	n/a
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH	7	$84,879	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI	16	$78,722	n/a	n/a
CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York, NY	15	$60,863	n/a	n/a
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Binghamton UniversityVestal, NY	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Boston UniversityBoston, MA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Duke UniversityDurham, NC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Howard UniversityWashington, DC	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kent State University at KentKent, OH	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
New York UniversityNew York, NY	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rice UniversityHouston, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
The New SchoolNew York, NY	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University at AlbanyAlbany, NY	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-DavisDavis, CA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-MercedMerced, CA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ChicagoChicago, IL	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of DelawareNewark, DE	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of FloridaGainesville, FL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of IowaIowa City, IA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of KansasLawrence, KS	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of KentuckyLexington, KY	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston, MA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North TexasDenton, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of OregonEugene, OR	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South FloridaTampa, FL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ToledoToledo, OH	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT	3	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequently asked questions

How much do sociology graduates earn?

Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $55,693 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.

How much debt do sociology graduate students take on?

The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $36,714 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.

Undergraduate: Sociology major

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.