Sociology

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 45.11

$36,809Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,674Median earnings 4 years after
$53,358Median earnings 5 years after
$15,606Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $36,809 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 $15,606, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Nebraska schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$40,871$22,691
Doane University
Crete
$32,351$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $36,809 one year after graduation and $53,358 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,606.

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