Sociology
Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI
$36,411Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,827Median earnings 4 years after
$49,424Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
21Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $36,411 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 $25,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point | $37,888 | $23,250 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $36,452 | $22,625 |
| Beloit College Beloit | $36,222 | $27,000 |
| 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 |
Other programs at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$87,090 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$84,277 - Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$70,016 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$63,669 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$61,926 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$58,302 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,874 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,477 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$54,075 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$52,995 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,071 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$51,881 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$50,285 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$49,965 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$49,958 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$48,903 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$48,870 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$47,664 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$47,592 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$47,225
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater make?
The median salary is $36,411 one year after graduation and $49,424 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.