Sociology at Creighton University

A $26,000 debt burden for first-year earnings around $36,800—based on what similar sociology programs in Nebraska typically produce—translates to roughly 71% of initial income, a manageable ratio that suggests graduates can handle their loan payments without severe financial strain. This puts Creighton's estimated outcomes right in line with both state and national benchmarks for sociology bachelor's degrees, where the national median sits at $34,102 with $25,000 in debt.

The small graduate sample that led to data suppression here means we're working with projections rather than hard evidence of how Creighton's specific program performs. However, the estimates draw from peer programs at similar private institutions nationwide and from Nebraska sociology programs more broadly. Creighton's selectivity (SAT average of 1296) and low Pell population (5%) suggest students come from relatively advantaged backgrounds, which could mean better career networks or less reliance on maximizing immediate earnings.

For families considering this path, the estimated numbers suggest a workable financial situation—not a home run, but not a crisis either. The real question is whether your student needs a private Jesuit education to study sociology, given that University of Nebraska-Omaha graduates reportedly earn more ($40,871) at likely lower cost. If Creighton's environment and smaller scale matter significantly to your family, these projected outcomes shouldn't scare you off, but they don't make a compelling financial case on their own.