Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,136Median earnings 4 years after
$47,328Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $33,252. 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 Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Leo University Saint Leo | $39,498 | $32,237 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville | $35,728 | $19,615 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando | $34,926 | $22,606 |
| The University of Tampa Tampa | $33,872 | $21,030 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee | $33,783 | $18,783 |
| University of Florida-Online Gainesville | $33,611 | $15,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville | $33,611 | $15,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa | $33,516 | $18,062 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee | $31,167 | $18,228 |
| Florida International University Miami | $31,147 | $19,121 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton | $29,679 | $18,500 |
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$113,432 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
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$70,964 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$68,717 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$65,305 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$64,411 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$62,972 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,797 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,746 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$58,763 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$58,048 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,882 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$54,883 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$54,803 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$53,466 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,301 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$50,951 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$50,427 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make?
The median salary is $33,252 and $47,328 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.