Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Southern Connecticut State University · New Haven, CT
$32,013Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,249Median earnings 4 years after
$50,533Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
74Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $32,013 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 $25,000, about 78% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Southern Connecticut State University make?
The median salary is $32,013 one year after graduation and $50,533 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.