Sociology at Southern Adventist University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Adventist University | $33,261* | — | — | — |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $35,723* | $45,182 | $20,013 | 0.56 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $35,293* | $38,054 | $16,057 | 0.45 |
| Tennessee State University | $34,884* | — | $37,500 | 1.07 |
| University of Memphis | $34,822* | $26,133 | $29,250 | 0.84 |
| Austin Peay State University | $31,699* | $32,849 | $27,375 | 0.86 |
| National Median | $34,102* | — | $25,000 | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | $13,484 | $35,723 | $20,013 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville | $10,084 | $35,293 | $16,057 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville | $8,568 | $34,884 | $37,500 |
| University of Memphis Memphis | $10,344 | $34,822 | $29,250 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | $8,675 | $31,699 | $27,375 |
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 Southern Adventist University, approximately 31% 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 8 similar programs in TN. Actual outcomes may vary.