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Bachelor's-28% vs national median95 grads tracked

Sociology at Missouri Western State University

Ranked 309th of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,932
middle 50%: $24,529 – $42,793
Median · 5 years out
$38,226
middle 50%: $26,543 – $49,703
Median · 10 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $35,115 – $72,585

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 Missouri Western State University's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $32,932 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 28% below the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 309th 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,700 total interest

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