Sociology at Rosemont College

Rosemont's sociology program carries relatively low debt—$28,125 versus a national median of $25,000—which helps offset earnings that land slightly below the national average. More telling is the Pennsylvania comparison: graduates here actually outpace the state median of $33,427, placing this program in the 60th percentile among Pennsylvania's 60 sociology programs. That's meaningful context for families considering in-state options.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.84 is manageable, suggesting graduates can reasonably handle their loan payments on these salaries. However, first-year earnings trail programs like King's College and Arcadia by $3,000-$15,000, and this gap could compound over a career. With 39% of students receiving Pell grants, Rosemont serves a population where these salary differences matter considerably.

The critical caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so a few outliers could skew the picture significantly. For a family weighing this against other Pennsylvania options, Rosemont offers a relatively affordable sociology degree that performs adequately within the state, but you'd want to verify these outcomes hold up with larger graduating classes before committing. If your student is passionate about Rosemont's specific campus culture or location, the financial picture isn't alarming—just middling.