Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Southeastern Louisiana University · Hammond, LA

CIP 45.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,317Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 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
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
$26,581$24,621
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$26,306$24,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,317.

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