Sociology at Bates College
Lewiston, Maine • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$35,600
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$35,600
Sociology
National Average
$41,311
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,554
All programs at Bates College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
31
Completers (IPEDS)
973
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$13,442
Median Debt
0.38
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$112/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$35,600
Median Earnings
Sociology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | $71,802 | $19,250 |
| University of Notre Dame | $71,102 | $19,800 |
| Boston College | $70,722 | $18,500 |
| Barnard College | $68,952 | $14,899 |
| Villanova University | $68,680 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $67,872 | $16,500 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $66,948 | $27,000 |
| American University | $65,245 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $64,119 | $13,000 |
| University of Dubuque | $63,868 | — |
Other Programs at Bates College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,762 | $13,000 |
| History | $74,121 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $62,940 | $11,532 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $58,988 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $47,376 | $13,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,210 | $9,614 |
| Mathematics | $39,731 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $36,112 | — |
| Sociology (current) | $35,600 | $13,442 |
| Psychology, General | $34,447 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.