Sociology at Bethune-Cookman University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman University | $33,611* | $30,159 | $23,000* | — |
| Saint Leo University | $39,498* | $45,627 | $46,960* | 1.19 |
| University of North Florida | $35,728* | $38,499 | $23,250* | 0.65 |
| University of Central Florida | $34,926* | $44,436 | $26,307* | 0.75 |
| The University of Tampa | $33,872* | — | $23,000* | 0.68 |
| Florida State University | $33,783* | $43,329 | $22,164* | 0.66 |
| National Median | $34,102* | — | $25,000* | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Leo University Saint Leo | $28,360 | $39,498 | $46,960 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville | $6,389 | $35,728 | $23,250 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando | $6,368 | $34,926 | $26,307 |
| The University of Tampa Tampa | $33,424 | $33,872 | $23,000 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee | $5,656 | $33,783 | $22,164 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bethune-Cookman University, approximately 77% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 11 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.