Sociology at SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo's sociology program outperforms 77% of similar programs nationally while keeping debt significantly lower than average—graduates owe just $21,226 compared to the $25,000 national median. That's a compelling combination for a public liberal arts college. Within New York, where this program ranks in the 60th percentile, it delivers solidly middle-of-the-pack earnings while maintaining notably lower debt than the state median of $24,407. The 0.56 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates start with manageable financial obligations relative to their first-year salary.

What makes this particularly noteworthy is the 24% earnings growth between years one and four, reaching nearly $47,000. While that won't match Columbia's $58,541 or even CUNY Lehman's $42,710, graduates are earning well above what most sociology majors see nationally. For families concerned about liberal arts degree value, this represents a practical middle ground—public school tuition with outcomes that exceed most private alternatives at this price point.

The moderate sample size means individual outcomes will vary, but the overall picture shows Geneseo achieving strong results for a sociology program. Parents paying in-state tuition are getting above-average national performance without the debt burden that often accompanies sociology degrees elsewhere.