Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Saint Louis University · Saint Louis, MO

CIP 45.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,406Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502).

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia College
Columbia
$37,758$23,002
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$36,810$19,500
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield
$35,881$29,000
Drury University
Springfield
$35,881$29,000
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$34,942$21,325
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$33,386$22,000
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$31,819$19,500
Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis
$28,268$24,545
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$28,238$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,406.

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