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Bachelor's-9% vs national median229 grads tracked

Sociology at Midwestern State University

Ranked 202nd of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,248
middle 50%: $22,936 – $39,916
Median · 5 years out
$48,182
middle 50%: $35,604 – $62,985
Median · 10 years out
$56,877
middle 50%: $41,695 – $67,042

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 Midwestern State University's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $30,248 one year after graduating, rising to $56,877 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 202nd 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
9.1 yrs
≈ $10,983 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$48,417 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$48,387 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$48,387 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$48,258 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Harrisburg
$48,258 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$48,182 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$48,144 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$48,042 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$47,992 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$47,947 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$47,911 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
$47,901 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Midwestern State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,086 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$104,653 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's)
$87,430 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$86,742 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$86,655 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$86,655 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$85,356 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$81,357 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$79,314 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$78,757 · 5 yrs out

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