Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA

CIP 45.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,847Median earnings 4 years after
$69,636Median earnings 5 years after
$12,000Median federal debt
64Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Tulane University of Louisiana earn a median of $51,304. 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 $12,000, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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 do Sociology graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana make?

The median salary is $51,304 and $69,636 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

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