Sociology

Bachelor's degree · National University · San Diego, CA

CIP 45.11

$46,505Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,860Median earnings 4 years after
$54,674Median earnings 5 years after
$27,687Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at National University earn a median of $46,505 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502). Median debt is $27,687, about 60% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
$53,612—
Occidental College
Los Angeles
$42,653$21,250
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$40,774$13,000
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$40,763$15,000
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles
$40,451$28,915
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$39,378$17,757
Chapman University
Orange
$39,278$20,000
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$37,896$17,000
University of California-Merced
Merced
$37,092$17,500
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$37,040$14,975
California State University-Chico
Chico
$36,992$14,000
California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo
$36,557$14,717
University of San Diego
San Diego
$36,476$25,000
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$36,464$13,000
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$36,183$24,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from National University make?

The median salary is $46,505 one year after graduation and $54,674 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,687.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.