Sociology

Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 45.11

$33,832Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,419Median earnings 4 years after
$64,923Median earnings 5 years after
$18,419Median federal debt
134Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $33,832 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 $18,419, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$32,132$22,500
Wayne State University
Detroit
$31,381$26,811
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$29,919$31,050
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 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $33,832 one year after graduation and $64,923 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,419.

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