Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Willamette University · Salem, OR

CIP 45.11

$29,312Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$49,057Median earnings 5 years after
$21,791Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Willamette University earn a median of $29,312 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 $21,791, about 74% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$39,193$18,864
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$39,193$18,864
University of Oregon
Eugene
$30,050$19,652
Portland State University
Portland
$28,708$18,376

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Willamette University make?

The median salary is $29,312 one year after graduation and $49,057 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,791.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.