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Bachelor's-10% vs national median119 grads tracked

Sociology at Southern Utah University

Ranked 209th of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,149
middle 50%: $23,001 – $43,285
Median · 5 years out
$47,892
middle 50%: $36,766 – $60,696
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Southern Utah University's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $32,149 one year after graduating, rising to $47,892 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 209th 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
9.4 yrs
≈ $10,946 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Stephen F Austin State University
$47,864 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$47,859 · 5 yrs out
East Central University
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$47,705 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Superior
$47,479 · 5 yrs out
Southern Oregon University
$47,346 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southern Utah University

Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$90,782 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$85,664 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Bachelor's)
$84,323 · 5 yrs out
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Bachelor's)
$84,323 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$82,300 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$81,295 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Science (Bachelor's)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$76,622 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$76,393 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$76,393 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$76,359 · 5 yrs out

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