Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Kean University · Union, NJ
$36,432Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,122Median earnings 4 years after
$44,762Median earnings 5 years after
$24,000Median federal debt
50Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Kean University earn a median of $36,432 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 $24,000, about 66% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The College of New Jersey Ewing | $46,953 | $24,208 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville | $36,705 | $27,000 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $35,528 | $25,000 |
| Rutgers University-Newark Newark | $34,344 | $21,500 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $34,344 | $21,500 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $34,344 | $21,500 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah | $34,034 | $19,992 |
| Princeton University Princeton | $32,914 | — |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $32,268 | $22,250 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield | $32,268 | $22,250 |
| New Jersey City University Jersey City | $32,082 | $22,550 |
| Centenary University Hackettstown | $32,049 | $27,169 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $29,863 | $21,500 |
| Stockton University Galloway | $24,814 | $22,647 |
| Drew University Madison | $20,658 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Kean University make?
The median salary is $36,432 one year after graduation and $44,762 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.