Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Sacred Heart University · Fairfield, CT
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,183Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Sacred Heart University earn a median of $54,183. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502).
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Connecticut schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Hartford | $50,077 | — |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic | $38,523 | $26,000 |
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | $33,724 | $28,000 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | $32,013 | $25,000 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford | $31,913 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford | $31,913 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton | $31,913 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury | $31,913 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | $31,913 | $19,500 |
| Albertus Magnus College New Haven | $27,217 | $34,360 |
| Connecticut College New London | $22,636 | $20,670 |
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$56,485 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
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$53,796
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Sacred Heart University make?
The median salary is $54,183.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.