Sociology at La Salle University

La Salle's sociology program earns graduates slightly more than most Pennsylvania programs in this field, landing at the 60th percentile statewide with $36,319 in first-year earnings. That beats both Pennsylvania's median ($33,427) and the national benchmark ($34,102), though it falls well short of what graduates from King's College earn. The debt load of $27,500 is actually relatively modest—21st percentile nationally means 79% of sociology programs saddle students with more debt. The 0.76 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests graduates can manage their loans on a sociology salary, though they'll certainly feel the payments.

The real question is whether any sociology bachelor's degree justifies its cost when the entire field pays modestly. La Salle does better than average here, but "better than average" in sociology still means starting around $36,000 annually. For families paying out-of-state tuition at this private university, the math gets tougher. In-state families or those receiving significant financial aid face a more reasonable proposition.

One major caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so a handful of career outcomes could skew these numbers significantly. If your student is drawn to sociology specifically and La Salle offers a strong financial aid package, the combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings makes this workable. Without substantial aid, however, families should carefully compare the full cost of attendance against these starting salaries.