Sociology bachelor's degree programs in Georgia
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Georgia
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Spelman CollegeAtlanta · $26,747 federal debt$62,5872Morehouse CollegeAtlanta · $29,500 federal debt$62,5173University of GeorgiaAthens · $20,625 federal debt$61,1244Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw · $34,375 federal debt$52,1255Georgia State UniversityAtlanta · $31,000 federal debt$49,3336University of West GeorgiaCarrollton · $28,875 federal debt$47,4127Columbus State UniversityColumbus · $38,400 federal debt$44,5068University of North GeorgiaDahlonega · $25,000 federal debt$44,1769Savannah State UniversitySavannah · $29,000 federal debt$43,69010Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus · Debt not reported$43,457
CAREER CONTEXT IN GA
What related occupations pay in Georgia
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $125,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $86,420–$166,290
- State employment
- 34,680
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1067Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $84,330
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,840–$106,080
- State employment
- 230
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $66,620
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,830–$99,090
- State employment
- 1,840
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
25-1069Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- State median wage
- $53,660
- Middle 50% wage range
- $15,080–$71,060
- State employment
- 320
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Georgia; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spelman College | Atlanta | $62,587 | $26,747 |
| 2 | Morehouse College | Atlanta | $62,517 | $29,500 |
| 3 | University of Georgia | Athens | $61,124 | $20,625 |
| 4 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw | $52,125 | $34,375 |
| 5 | Georgia State University | Atlanta | $49,333 | $31,000 |
| 6 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton | $47,412 | $28,875 |
| 7 | Columbus State University | Columbus | $44,506 | $38,400 |
| 8 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega | $44,176 | $25,000 |
| 9 | Savannah State University | Savannah | $43,690 | $29,000 |
| 10 | Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus | $43,457 | Not available |
| 11 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | $42,305 | $26,500 |
| 12 | Augusta University | Augusta | $37,769 | $27,848 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sociology in Georgia
What do Sociology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Georgia?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $44,506 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $28,875 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Georgia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Spelman College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.