Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Jacksonville University$40,439
Saint Leo University$39,498$45,627$46,9601.19
University of North Florida$35,728$38,499$23,2500.65
University of Central Florida$34,926$44,436$26,3070.75
The University of Tampa$33,872$23,0000.68
Florida State University$33,783$43,329$22,1640.66
National Median$34,102$25,0000.73

Other Sociology Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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 Jacksonville University, approximately 30% 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.