Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Indiana University of Pennsylvania · Indiana, PA
$32,323Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,851Median earnings 4 years after
$39,930Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $32,323 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 84% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| King's College Wilkes-Barre | $48,529 | — |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $37,461 | $27,000 |
| Arcadia University Glenside | $36,919 | — |
| Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre | $36,814 | $26,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $36,396 | $22,747 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $36,319 | $27,000 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg | $35,932 | $25,625 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $35,016 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $35,016 | $26,000 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $34,883 | $25,436 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $34,490 | $27,000 |
| Rosemont College Rosemont | $33,537 | $27,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $33,427 | $21,875 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $32,325 | — |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster | $31,444 | $19,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania make?
The median salary is $32,323 one year after graduation and $39,930 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.