Sociology
Bachelor's degree · The College of Wooster · Wooster, OH
$32,462Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,115Median earnings 4 years after
$48,433Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at The College of Wooster earn a median of $32,462 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 $27,000, about 83% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $31,484 | $27,000 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $29,183 | $23,250 |
| Kent State University at Stark North Canton | $29,183 | $23,250 |
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— - MathematicsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from The College of Wooster make?
The median salary is $32,462 one year after graduation and $48,433 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.