Sociology at Newman University

Newman's sociology program, while based on estimates drawn from five Kansas programs, appears competitive within the state. The projected first-year earnings of $38,075 match what graduates from Fort Hays State earn and exceed the national median for sociology degrees by about $4,000. Kansas sociology programs typically produce outcomes ranging from around $29,000 to $43,000, placing Newman's estimated trajectory in the middle tier—ahead of smaller programs but trailing the state's research universities by a few thousand dollars.

The estimated debt load of $26,000 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68, meaning graduates would owe roughly eight months of their first year's salary. This sits right at the national median debt for sociology majors and slightly below the Kansas average. For context, Newman's relatively low Pell Grant enrollment (12%) suggests the student body may have additional family resources to draw on during repayment.

The catch? Both figures are estimates since Newman's actual graduate cohort was too small for the Department of Education to publish. That means there's uncertainty about whether this specific program mirrors the state pattern. What we know is that Kansas sociology programs cluster reasonably close together in outcomes. If Newman follows that pattern, the investment looks modest and recoverable—but verify whether the program offers career placement support that could push earnings closer to the KU and K-State range rather than toward the lower end.