Sociology

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 45.11

$32,818Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,397Median earnings 4 years after
$45,142Median earnings 5 years after
$20,800Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at University of Louisville earn a median of $32,818 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 $20,800, about 63% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$34,922$24,041
Morehead State University
Morehead
$34,511$23,373
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$32,762$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from University of Louisville make?

The median salary is $32,818 one year after graduation and $45,142 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,800.

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