Sociology bachelor's degree programs in Ohio
Compare 24 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Ohio
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Miami University-OxfordOxford · $23,500 federal debt$61,1492Cleveland State UniversityCleveland · $25,575 federal debt$57,2113John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights · $27,000 federal debt$57,1734The College of WoosterWooster · $27,000 federal debt$56,1155Walsh UniversityNorth Canton · $28,000 federal debt$55,8676Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville · $25,000 federal debt$51,3127Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · $25,000 federal debt$51,3128Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster · $25,000 federal debt$51,3129Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton · $25,000 federal debt$51,31210Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe · $25,000 federal debt$51,312
CAREER CONTEXT IN OH
What related occupations pay in Ohio
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
- $129,940
- Middle 50% wage range
- $92,740–$168,600
- State employment
- 7,360
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1067Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $79,690
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,430–$97,450
- State employment
- 550
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
19-3041Sociologists
- State median wage
- $78,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $71,680–$95,620
- State employment
- 130
- Projected growth
- +3.8%
- Annual openings
- 200
25-1069Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- State median wage
- $73,590
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,370–$101,350
- State employment
- 200
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $50,330
- Middle 50% wage range
- $24,810–$72,830
- State employment
- 240
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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 | Miami University-Oxford | Oxford | $61,149 | $23,500 |
| 2 | Cleveland State University | Cleveland | $57,211 | $25,575 |
| 3 | John Carroll University | University Heights | $57,173 | $27,000 |
| 4 | The College of Wooster | Wooster | $56,115 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Walsh University | North Canton | $55,867 | $28,000 |
| 6 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville | $51,312 | $25,000 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens | $51,312 | $25,000 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster | $51,312 | $25,000 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton | $51,312 | $25,000 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe | $51,312 | $25,000 |
| 11 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | Saint Clairsville | $51,312 | $25,000 |
| 12 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus | $50,457 | $21,739 |
| 13 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | Mansfield | $50,457 | $21,739 |
| 14 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Cincinnati | $50,165 | $24,250 |
| 15 | Capital University | Columbus | $48,785 | Not available |
| 16 | University of Dayton | Dayton | $47,745 | Not available |
| 17 | Wittenberg University | Springfield | $44,809 | Not available |
| 18 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Dayton | $44,227 | Not available |
| 19 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth | $43,602 | $32,250 |
| 20 | Kent State University at Kent | Kent | $40,217 | $25,000 |
| 21 | Kent State University at Stark | North Canton | $40,217 | $25,000 |
| 22 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Ashtabula | $40,217 | $25,000 |
| 23 | Hiram College | Hiram | $39,277 | Not available |
| 24 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | Bowling Green | $38,346 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sociology in Ohio
What do Sociology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?
Across 24 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,457 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,000 among the 19 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Miami University-Oxford has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.