Sociology at Kenyon College

A selective liberal arts college like Kenyon typically commands premium tuition, making the estimated debt load of $27,469 a critical factor to weigh. Based on comparable sociology programs at similar Ohio institutions, first-year earnings around $36,500 would put graduates slightly above the national median for this degree but trailing the state's top performers—Miami University and Cincinnati report outcomes above $42,000. The 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio falls within manageable territory, though it assumes graduates secure employment in their field relatively quickly.

What makes this calculation harder is that we're working with estimates drawn from peer programs rather than Kenyon's actual graduate outcomes. The school's 31% admission rate and 1440 average SAT suggest a competitive student body that might outperform state averages, but we can't confirm that with sociology-specific data. The low Pell grant percentage (10%) indicates most families here have significant financial resources, which could cushion the impact of moderate debt loads that might be more burdensome elsewhere.

For families paying full freight at a school of Kenyon's caliber, understand that sociology degrees—even from prestigious institutions—don't typically produce the kind of early earnings that justify six-figure investments without additional graduate education. If financial aid brings the total cost down substantially, the estimated outcomes look more reasonable. But if you're financing most of it, compare carefully against the proven track records at larger Ohio state universities where actual data shows stronger initial earnings.