Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Brandeis University · Waltham, MA
$45,287Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,481Median earnings 4 years after
$63,066Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
37Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Brandeis University earn a median of $45,287 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 $27,000, about 60% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $48,091 | $18,500 |
| Tufts University Medford | $47,859 | $15,000 |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston | $41,624 | $27,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $41,624 | $27,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College South Hadley | $40,675 | $21,500 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $40,569 | $25,250 |
| Salem State University Salem | $39,822 | $25,250 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams | $38,631 | $25,027 |
| Boston University Boston | $38,457 | $26,375 |
| Suffolk University Boston | $37,802 | $27,000 |
| Assumption University Worcester | $37,279 | $27,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $36,583 | $26,449 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $35,680 | $25,248 |
| Smith College Northampton | $35,252 | $19,000 |
| Framingham State University Framingham | $33,885 | $27,000 |
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$32,397
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Brandeis University make?
The median salary is $45,287 one year after graduation and $63,066 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.