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Bachelor's-4% vs national median865 grads tracked

Sociology at University of Northern Colorado

Ranked 133rd of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,180
middle 50%: $26,174 – $48,715
Median · 5 years out
$51,254
middle 50%: $37,570 – $65,915
Median · 10 years out
$61,845
middle 50%: $44,300 – $84,083

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Sociology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Northern Colorado's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $36,180 one year after graduating, rising to $61,845 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 133rd of 313 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,644 total interest

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