Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

CIP 45.11

$35,404Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,277Median earnings 4 years after
$64,510Median earnings 5 years after
$14,000Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Brigham Young University earn a median of $35,404 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 $14,000, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Utah schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$36,308$14,516
Utah State University
Logan
$32,730$15,666

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Brigham Young University make?

The median salary is $35,404 one year after graduation and $64,510 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.

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