Sociology

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD

CIP 45.11

$31,853Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,314Median earnings 4 years after
$50,870Median earnings 5 years after
$28,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of $31,853 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 $28,000, about 88% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
$40,196$27,000
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$39,435$20,000
Bowie State University
Bowie
$38,893$22,578
McDaniel College
Westminster
$37,728$25,000
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
$34,150$18,800
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
$32,165$25,000
Salisbury University
Salisbury
$32,091$20,000
Morgan State University
Baltimore
$31,470$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore make?

The median salary is $31,853 one year after graduation and $50,870 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,000.

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