Sociology at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State's sociology program produces graduates earning nearly $10,000 more than the typical Georgia sociology major—a meaningful advantage given that most students at this 69% admission rate public university will likely stay in-state. At $36,212 starting out and growing to over $40,000 by year four, these graduates outpace not just other Georgia programs but also rank in the 67th percentile nationally, performing better than two-thirds of sociology programs across the country.

The debt picture here is unusually favorable. At $34,375, graduates carry more than the $25,000 national median, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.95 means the typical graduate repays roughly their first year's salary—manageable territory for a social science degree that won't command engineer-level wages. Crucially, this debt load ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of comparable programs saddle students with more debt for similar or lower earnings.

For families weighing state university options in Georgia, Kennesaw delivers stronger outcomes than higher-profile schools like UGA or Morehouse in this field. The 12% earnings growth through year four suggests graduates are finding their footing in careers rather than stalling out. This is a solid choice for students committed to sociology who want reasonable debt and better-than-average earning potential.