Sociology

Bachelor's degree · University of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA

CIP 45.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,512Median earnings 4 years after
$58,258Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at University of Dubuque earn a median of $51,512. 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 Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$41,250$20,625
Iowa State University
Ames
$40,602$19,876
Central College
Pella
$38,034$24,500
William Penn University
Oskaloosa
$34,099$26,625
Grinnell College
Grinnell
$28,216$16,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from University of Dubuque make?

The median salary is $51,512 and $58,258 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.