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Bachelor's-15% vs national median273 grads tracked

Sociology at Mary Baldwin University

Ranked 259th of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,348
middle 50%: $25,539 – $49,736
Median · 5 years out
$45,053
middle 50%: $32,947 – $55,156
Median · 10 years out
$51,837
middle 50%: $41,750 – $64,950

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 Mary Baldwin University's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $36,348 one year after graduating, rising to $51,837 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 259th 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
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,607 total interest

Same major at other universities

Black Hills State University
$45,184 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$45,149 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$45,115 · 5 yrs out
Bemidji State University
$45,075 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$45,075 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$45,075 · 5 yrs out
Clayton State University
$44,978 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$44,810 · 5 yrs out
South Carolina State University
$44,700 · 5 yrs out
Nicholls State University
$44,644 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$44,616 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$44,602 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mary Baldwin University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Sustainability Studies (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's)
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$59,667 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$59,411 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$59,391 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$58,956 · 5 yrs out
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$55,294 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$54,943 · 5 yrs out

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