Sociology at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$44,808
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,808
Sociology
National Average
$41,311
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
95
Completers (IPEDS)
973
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.44
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,808
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 Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
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.