Sociology at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (60 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $33,427* | $39,427 | $27,250 | — |
| King's College | $48,529* | $46,955 | — | — |
| Arcadia University | $36,919* | — | — | — |
| Wilkes University | $36,814* | $39,205 | $26,000 | 0.71 |
| Gettysburg College | $36,396* | — | $22,747 | 0.62 |
| La Salle University | $36,319* | — | $27,500 | 0.76 |
| National Median | $34,102* | — | $25,000 | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's College Wilkes-Barre | $42,600 | $48,529 | — |
| Arcadia University Glenside | $48,290 | $36,919 | — |
| Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre | $42,286 | $36,814 | $26,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $64,230 | $36,396 | $22,747 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $35,570 | $36,319 | $27,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 19 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.