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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$662,120
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,770
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate: 89.3% |
WI | +$855,420 | $90,325 | $27,770 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | +$468,820 | $65,441 | N/A | 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.