Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY
$38,632Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,044Median earnings 4 years after
$72,358Median earnings 5 years after
$24,500Median federal debt
55Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Syracuse University earn a median of $38,632 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 $24,500, about 63% 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 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $38,216 | $27,000 |
| SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury | $37,826 | $16,750 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo | $37,600 | $19,500 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Syracuse University make?
The median salary is $38,632 one year after graduation and $72,358 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.