Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Roosevelt University · Chicago, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$52,041Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Roosevelt University earn a median of $52,041. 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 Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago State University Chicago | $42,687 | $31,250 |
| McKendree University Lebanon | $40,015 | $25,625 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $39,547 | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $38,402 | $13,622 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $36,686 | $16,870 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $35,415 | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $35,150 | $27,000 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $35,103 | $25,724 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $34,435 | $17,500 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $34,004 | $20,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $33,644 | $23,166 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $33,636 | $20,772 |
| Dominican University River Forest | $31,657 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $31,548 | $19,500 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $30,290 | $26,497 |
Other programs at Roosevelt University
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$97,844 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$77,216 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,231 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$70,211 - Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationMaster's degree
$69,833 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$65,702 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$64,145 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$62,088 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$60,768 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,350 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,158 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$48,715 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$48,070 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$47,220 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$47,134 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$44,510 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,779 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$42,720 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$41,976
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Roosevelt University make?
The median salary is $52,041 and $52,041 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.