Sociology at St. Mary's College of Maryland
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 Maryland
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | — | $51,806 | — | — |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $40,196 | — | $27,000 | 0.67 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $39,435 | $47,327 | $24,250 | 0.61 |
| Bowie State University | $38,893 | $53,090 | $30,835 | 0.79 |
| McDaniel College | $37,728 | $53,319 | $25,000 | 0.66 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $34,150 | $53,258 | $20,460 | 0.60 |
| National Median | $34,102 | — | $25,000 | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in Maryland
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg | $47,240 | $40,196 | $27,000 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore | $12,952 | $39,435 | $24,250 |
| Bowie State University Bowie | $8,999 | $38,893 | $30,835 |
| McDaniel College Westminster | $49,647 | $37,728 | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park | $11,505 | $34,150 | $20,460 |
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 St. Mary's College of Maryland, approximately 20% 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.