Sociology at King's College

King's College sociology graduates earn substantially more than their peers—$48,529 in the first year puts them in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile within Pennsylvania, crushing the typical $34,102 earned by sociology graduates elsewhere. That $15,000 premium over the national median is remarkable for a program at a school with a 93% admission rate.

The estimated debt of $25,750, based on similar programs at King's College, aligns closely with what sociology students typically borrow both nationally and statewide. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53, graduates should be able to manage repayment—this isn't the concerning 1.0+ ratio seen in many social science programs. However, the earnings trajectory deserves attention: the 3% decline from year one to year four bucks the typical pattern where earnings grow as graduates gain experience. Whether this reflects career paths these graduates choose or early-career volatility in their job markets isn't clear from the data.

For parents weighing this investment, the strong starting salary provides meaningful cushion even if mid-career growth proves modest. The key uncertainty is whether King's College's specific sociology program maintains these exceptional outcomes or whether they reflect a small cohort whose success may not be fully representative. Still, even if actual outcomes fall somewhat short of these estimates, the substantial margin above peer programs suggests this is likely a stronger-than-average choice among Pennsylvania sociology programs.