Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Clark University · Worcester, MA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,988Median earnings 4 years after
$55,998Median earnings 5 years after
$23,889Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Clark University earn a median of $64,988. 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 $23,889, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $45,287 | $27,000 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Clark University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$63,136 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$61,207 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$55,421 - Geography and CartographyMaster's degree
$55,202 - Community Organization and AdvocacyMaster's degree
$51,055 - Social Sciences, OtherMaster's degree
$48,671 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$46,252 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,449 - Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree
$42,329 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,590 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$34,500 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$34,023 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$33,625 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,264 - Geography and CartographyBachelor's degree
$29,713 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$22,670 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$60,649 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$115,804 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
— - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$45,710
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Clark University make?
The median salary is $64,988 and $55,998 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,889.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.