Sociology bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · $11,600 federal debt$72,2172La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia · $27,500 federal debt$64,9533Franklin and Marshall CollegeLancaster · $19,000 federal debt$63,2514Moravian UniversityBethlehem · $27,000 federal debt$62,3155Wilkes UniversityWilkes-Barre · $26,000 federal debt$58,0066Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh · $26,983 federal debt$55,0507Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville · $26,000 federal debt$54,3298Albright CollegeReading · $25,500 federal debt$53,7029East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg · $27,000 federal debt$53,27310University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh · $25,000 federal debt$51,654
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $131,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $99,060–$171,340
- State employment
- 20,170
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1067Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $99,660
- Middle 50% wage range
- $70,900–$120,750
- State employment
- 440
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $54,610
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,590–$64,790
- State employment
- 860
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
25-1069Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- State median wage
- $48,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $40,670–$74,610
- State employment
- 1,090
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | $72,217 | $11,600 |
| 2 | La Salle University | Philadelphia | $64,953 | $27,500 |
| 3 | Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster | $63,251 | $19,000 |
| 4 | Moravian University | Bethlehem | $62,315 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre | $58,006 | $26,000 |
| 6 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | $55,050 | $26,983 |
| 7 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville | $54,329 | $26,000 |
| 8 | Albright College | Reading | $53,702 | $25,500 |
| 9 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg | $53,273 | $27,000 |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | $51,654 | $25,000 |
| 11 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Johnstown | $51,654 | $25,000 |
| 12 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford | $51,654 | $25,000 |
| 13 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | $50,984 | $29,119 |
| 14 | Lincoln University | Lincoln University | $50,141 | Not available |
| 15 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $49,197 | $26,000 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Middletown | $49,197 | $26,000 |
| 17 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney | $47,889 | Not available |
| 18 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $47,851 | $27,000 |
| 19 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg | $47,841 | $27,250 |
| 20 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $47,631 | $26,000 |
| 21 | Westminster College | New Wilmington | $47,502 | Not available |
| 22 | Lebanon Valley College | Annville | $46,836 | Not available |
| 23 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr | $42,666 | Not available |
| 24 | Pennsylvania Western University | California | $42,662 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sociology in Pennsylvania
What do Sociology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 24 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,984 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,000 among the 18 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Pennsylvania has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.