Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO
$31,819Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,425Median earnings 4 years after
$43,970Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $31,819 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 $19,500, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 do Sociology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield make?
The median salary is $31,819 one year after graduation and $43,970 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.