Sociology at Georgetown University

Georgetown's sociology program shows graduates earning significantly more than the typical sociology major nationwide—$40,079 versus the national median of $34,102—but the story gets more complex when you look at the District of Columbia specifically. Within DC, this program lands at just the 40th percentile, barely matching American University's outcomes despite Georgetown's elite admission profile (13% acceptance rate, 1494 average SAT). For a family paying Georgetown's tuition, that's worth examining closely.

The financial picture itself is actually quite manageable: $13,266 in median debt translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33, well below problematic thresholds. Earnings also grow respectably, reaching $52,967 by year four—a 32% increase that suggests graduates are building viable careers. The concern isn't affordability in absolute terms; it's whether Georgetown delivers distinctive value for sociology specifically when DC has comparable programs at lower sticker prices.

Keep in mind these numbers come from a small sample (under 30 graduates), so individual outcomes vary widely. For students committed to sociology who would attend Georgetown anyway, the debt load won't crush them. But if choosing Georgetown specifically for its sociology program, understand you're paying for the Georgetown credential and network rather than dramatically superior post-graduation earnings within this field. The DC market appears to level the playing field somewhat between schools for sociology majors.