Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Shawnee State University · Portsmouth, OH
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,602Median earnings 4 years after
$37,486Median earnings 5 years after
$31,603Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Shawnee State University earn a median of $31,416. 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 $31,603, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $43,150 | $23,250 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $42,507 | $20,261 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $38,034 | $19,143 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield | $38,034 | $19,143 |
| John Carroll University University Heights | $36,845 | $26,000 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $36,506 | $24,500 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $36,506 | $24,500 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $36,506 | $24,500 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $36,506 | $24,500 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $36,506 | $24,500 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $36,506 | $24,500 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $34,490 | $23,000 |
| The College of Wooster Wooster | $32,462 | $27,000 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $31,484 | $27,000 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $29,183 | $23,250 |
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$50,391 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
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$38,644 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$37,020 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
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$36,224 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$35,827 - Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor's degree
$31,151 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,681 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$24,375 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$19,261 - Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
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$40,338
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Shawnee State University make?
The median salary is $31,416 and $37,486 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,603.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.