Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Suffolk University · Boston, MA
$37,802Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,032Median earnings 4 years after
$57,937Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
31Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Suffolk University earn a median of $37,802 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 71% 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Suffolk University
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$88,668 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$78,504 - TaxationMaster's degree
$76,085 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$74,054 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$72,794 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$70,783 - LawDoctoral degree
$69,917 - MarketingMaster's degree
$63,609 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$60,259 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$59,704 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$57,346 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$56,780 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,914 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$52,803 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,911 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$50,806 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$47,415 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's degree
$44,884 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$44,863
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Suffolk University make?
The median salary is $37,802 one year after graduation and $57,937 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.