Best Sociology Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$18,657
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,929
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Grad rate: 51.1% |
MA | +$147,002 | $50,835 | $29,698 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
CO | +$60,674 | $46,707 | $33,466 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Cabrillo College
Grad rate: 35.3% |
CA | -$151,705 | $35,596 | $23,625 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Sociology Degrees by State
Browse Sociology programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.