Sociology

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA

CIP 45.11

$26,306Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,316Median earnings 4 years after
$36,661Median earnings 5 years after
$24,250Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $26,306 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 $24,250, about 92% 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
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
$26,581$24,621

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette make?

The median salary is $26,306 one year after graduation and $36,661 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.

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