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
+$50,270
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,521
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-Fullerton
Grad rate: 69.3% |
CA | +$134,106 | $50,382 | $16,767 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Grad rate: 46.7% |
CA | +$72,762 | $47,183 | $15,449 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Texas State University
Grad rate: 56.0% |
TX | -$56,056 | $41,832 | $26,348 | 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
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