Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 45.11

$37,335Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,300Median earnings 4 years after
$56,681Median earnings 5 years after
$19,746Median federal debt
145Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $37,335 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 $19,746, about 53% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Adams State University
Alamosa
$46,948$25,750
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
$43,178—
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$42,022$19,406
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$40,011$25,000
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$37,958$16,000
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$37,389$18,800
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$36,077$23,570
Fort Lewis College
Durango
$27,553$18,682
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$27,226$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $37,335 one year after graduation and $56,681 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,746.

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