Sociology

Bachelor's degree · South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

CIP 45.11

$40,236Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$51,910Median earnings 4 years after

$45,610Median earnings 5 years after

$23,250Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at South Dakota State University earn a median of $40,236 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 $23,250, about 58% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from South Dakota State University make?

The median salary is $40,236 one year after graduation and $45,610 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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