Sociology
Bachelor's degree · SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY
$37,600Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,234Median earnings 4 years after
$51,153Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
38Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at SUNY College at Geneseo earn a median of $37,600 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 52% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $58,541 | $27,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $51,788 | — |
| Barnard College New York | $48,215 | $14,899 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $42,710 | $11,045 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $41,062 | — |
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $40,515 | $10,450 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York | $40,401 | — |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh | $39,079 | $24,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $38,632 | $24,500 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $38,216 | $27,000 |
| SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury | $37,826 | $16,750 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $36,709 | $11,650 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $36,500 | $25,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs | $35,128 | $9,200 |
| SUNY at Purchase College Purchase | $35,124 | $18,971 |
Other programs at SUNY College at Geneseo
- Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$61,687 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$51,120 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$48,691 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$45,283 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$43,803 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$41,070 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$37,229 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$37,206 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,754 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$34,435 - Geography and CartographyBachelor's degree
$33,758 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$31,188 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,060 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,049 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,422 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$28,664 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$27,814 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$27,395 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$26,218 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$77,575
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from SUNY College at Geneseo make?
The median salary is $37,600 one year after graduation and $51,153 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.