Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti, MI

CIP 45.11

$29,919Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,831Median earnings 4 years after
$46,350Median earnings 5 years after
$31,050Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $29,919 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 $31,050, about 104% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$41,460—
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$35,399$24,449
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$35,055$25,845
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$33,832$18,419
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$32,132$22,500
Wayne State University
Detroit
$31,381$26,811
Hope College
Holland
$29,181$24,493
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$28,785$27,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$20,126$20,333

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Eastern Michigan University make?

The median salary is $29,919 one year after graduation and $46,350 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,050.

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