Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Loyola University New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 45.11

$26,581Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,621Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Loyola University New Orleans earn a median of $26,581 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 $24,621, about 93% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
$30,583$22,500
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$30,183$31,539
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$27,846$21,475
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$26,306$24,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Loyola University New Orleans make?

The median salary is $26,581 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,621.

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