Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Franklin College · Franklin, IN
$37,759Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,827Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Franklin College earn a median of $37,759 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 $27,000, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $40,255 | — |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $36,826 | $19,500 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $35,915 | $19,800 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond | $35,334 | $22,554 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $32,973 | $19,448 |
| Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo | $32,740 | — |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $30,939 | $20,645 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $30,296 | $18,982 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $27,749 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Franklin College make?
The median salary is $37,759 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.