Sociology at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$47,199
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,199
Sociology
National Average
$41,311
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,376
All programs at Western Michigan University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
34
Completers (IPEDS)
973
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,449
Median Debt
0.52
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$204/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,199
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 Western Michigan University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $110,101 | $88,297 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,407 | $43,731 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $89,724 | $68,549 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $88,673 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $86,795 | — |
| Paper Science and Engineering | $86,401 | $27,379 |
| Computer Science | $82,887 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $82,719 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $81,608 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,391 | — |
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.