Field of study · CIP 45.13
Sociology and Anthropology
Offered at 49 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48 | $34,476 | $50,792 | $23,875 |
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denison University | OH | — | $57,774 | — |
| 2 | College of Staten Island CUNY | NY | $40,184 | $56,179 | $9,280 |
| 3 | University of Puget Sound | WA | $34,476 | $53,410 | $23,000 |
| 4 | Southern Oregon University | OR | — | $48,175 | — |
| 5 | University of Illinois Springfield | IL | — | $47,061 | — |
| 6 | Valdosta State University | GA | $31,115 | $44,872 | $27,651 |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | RI | $44,223 | — | — |
| 8 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | MA | $43,129 | — | $27,436 |
| 9 | St Olaf College | MN | $41,777 | — | $24,500 |
| 10 | Centre College | KY | $32,654 | — | $21,500 |
| 11 | Knox College | IL | $29,704 | — | — |
| 12 | Lewis & Clark College | OR | $29,450 | — | $21,875 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $68,223SociologyBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $55,403Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $54,198AnthropologyBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $50,125Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $59,962International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $71,734CriminologyBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $60,189EconomicsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $86,761
Quick answers
- How much do sociology and anthropology graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in sociology and anthropology reports median earnings of $34,476. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
