Sociology at University of California-Merced
Merced, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$42,087
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$42,087
Sociology
National Average
$41,311
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,532
All programs at University of California-Merced
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
77
Completers (IPEDS)
973
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$17,500
Median Debt
0.42
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$146/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$42,087
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 University of California-Merced
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $82,725 | $20,816 |
| Computer Engineering | $80,693 | $19,003 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,386 | $18,498 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $69,970 | $20,619 |
| Economics | $66,770 | $19,303 |
| Applied Mathematics | $65,623 | $15,500 |
| Chemistry | $56,584 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,183 | $16,000 |
| Biology, General | $52,891 | $18,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,020 | $17,132 |
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.