Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Saint Xavier University · Chicago, IL
$35,103Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$51,583Median earnings 5 years after
$25,724Median federal debt
7Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Saint Xavier University earn a median of $35,103 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 $25,724, about 73% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 |
| North Central College Naperville | $29,714 | $26,943 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Saint Xavier University make?
The median salary is $35,103 one year after graduation and $51,583 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,724.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.