Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL

CIP 45.11

$29,679Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,983Median earnings 4 years after
$49,360Median earnings 5 years after
$18,500Median federal debt
81Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $29,679 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 $18,500, about 62% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
$39,498$32,237
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$35,728$19,615
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$34,926$22,606
The University of Tampa
Tampa
$33,872$21,030
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$33,783$18,783
University of Florida-Online
Gainesville
$33,611$15,000
University of Florida
Gainesville
$33,611$15,000
University of South Florida
Tampa
$33,516$18,062
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
$31,167$18,228
Florida International University
Miami
$31,147$19,121

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Florida Atlantic University make?

The median salary is $29,679 one year after graduation and $49,360 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,500.

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