Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 45.11

$30,516Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,433Median earnings 3 years after
$65,354Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Emory University earn a median of $30,516 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 $20,500, about 67% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$36,212$27,250
Columbus State University
Columbus
$34,899$28,500
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$34,627$23,000
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$34,393$26,000
University of Georgia
Athens
$32,530$15,875
Morehouse College
Atlanta
$31,391$27,000
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$30,576$23,375
Clayton State University
Morrow
$29,834$25,303
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$28,968$25,500
Augusta University
Augusta
$28,860$22,665
Savannah State University
Savannah
$28,747$28,312

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Emory University make?

The median salary is $30,516 one year after graduation and $65,354 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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