Sociology at University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of Southern Indiana graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of Southern Indiana graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 93th percentile of all sociology bachelors programs nationally.
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 Indiana
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana | $40,255 | $43,406 | — | — |
| Franklin College | $37,759 | — | $27,000 | 0.72 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $36,826 | $44,808 | $20,500 | 0.56 |
| University of Notre Dame | $35,915 | $71,102 | $19,800 | 0.55 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $35,334 | $43,549 | $24,500 | 0.69 |
| Ball State University | $32,973 | $47,535 | $22,198 | 0.67 |
| National Median | $34,102 | — | $25,000 | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in Indiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin College Franklin | $37,350 | $37,759 | $27,000 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $9,992 | $36,826 | $20,500 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $62,693 | $35,915 | $19,800 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond | $8,419 | $35,334 | $24,500 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $10,758 | $32,973 | $22,198 |
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 University of Southern Indiana, approximately 22% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.