Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Beloit College · Beloit, WI

CIP 45.11

$36,222Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,351Median earnings 4 years after
$43,179Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Beloit College earn a median of $36,222 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 75% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$37,888$23,250
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$36,452$22,625
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$36,411$25,000
Saint Norbert College
De Pere
$35,981$26,000
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$35,889$17,212
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
$35,710$18,500
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
$33,529$21,647
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$30,111$21,190

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Beloit College make?

The median salary is $36,222 one year after graduation and $43,179 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.