Bachelor's-13% vs national median230 grads tracked
Sociology at Southeastern Louisiana University
Ranked 237th of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,741
middle 50%: $22,731 – $43,452
Median · 5 years out
$46,189
middle 50%: $36,019 – $58,974
Median · 10 years out
$54,656
middle 50%: $42,177 – $68,502
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Sociology (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Sociology majors earn a median of $32k during their first year of employment. Salaries reach $55k after a decade of experience.
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
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,100 total interest
Same major at other universities
Georgia College & State University
$46,383 · 5 yrs out
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge
$46,342 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$46,337 · 5 yrs out
Coastal Carolina University
$46,321 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$46,273 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$46,233 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$46,181 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$46,124 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$46,109 · 5 yrs out
Presbyterian College
$46,055 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$45,942 · 5 yrs out
Averett University
$45,933 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Southeastern Louisiana University
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,826 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$89,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$82,967 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$81,890 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$81,822 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,656 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out