Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Whitman College · Walla Walla, WA

CIP 45.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,039Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$40,062$18,181
Washington State University
Pullman
$39,801$21,450
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$36,466$21,950
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$35,317$20,825
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$33,675$25,125
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$33,039$19,207
Whitworth University
Spokane
$32,727$26,000
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$25,958$25,666

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,039.

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