Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,050Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $35,050. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502).
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $39,621 | $21,500 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $38,438 | $20,263 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $38,042 | $26,370 |
| Baylor University Waco | $37,753 | $25,937 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $37,338 | $23,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $37,263 | $21,360 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $35,848 | $17,410 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $33,945 | $15,643 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $33,334 | $17,750 |
| McMurry University Abilene | $32,956 | — |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $32,787 | $22,937 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $32,207 | $22,231 |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $31,620 | $22,983 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $31,555 | $21,656 |
| University of Houston Houston | $30,723 | $14,000 |
Other programs at Southern Methodist University
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$130,488 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$127,788 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$126,888 - Manufacturing EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,893 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,443 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$113,369 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$111,319 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsMaster's degree
$109,531 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$106,889 - LawFirst professional degree
$101,456 - MarketingMaster's degree
$99,698 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$93,679 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$87,906 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,159 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$80,690 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,280 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$78,515 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$76,759 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,516
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $35,050.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.