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Associate's Degree

Sociology at Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · See Sociology nationally

Strong return
+$74,361 over 10 years

For graduates of Sociology at Northeastern University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

4.9 yrs
Break-even
+104%
10-year ROI
$59,603
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
SociologyMaster'sNot enough data
SociologyCertificateNot enough data
SociologyAssociate's$59,603$27,000+104%Strong return
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Sociology at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
Associate's$58,167+2,022%Strong return
2CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Associate's$61,050$10,245+1,554%Strong return
3Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Associate's$89,947+1,079%Strong return
4CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY
Associate's$59,743$12,397+1,042%Strong return
5CUNY City College
New York, NY
Associate's$57,182$10,199+981%Strong return
6San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Associate's$73,771+946%Strong return
7University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Associate's$78,070$13,000+943%Strong return
8California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Associate's$56,392+908%Strong return
9Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
Associate's$93,017$27,000+806%Strong return
10Rice University
Houston, TX
Associate's$68,737+788%Strong return

Other majors at Northeastern University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$149,127$22,583+1,386%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$143,143$25,002+1,283%Strong return
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's$110,708$22,500+838%Strong return
International BusinessAssociate's$111,223$25,625+831%Strong return
Industrial EngineeringAssociate's$110,414$25,000+822%Strong return
TaxationCertificate$149,550+746%Strong return
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$104,723$25,547+740%Strong return
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationCertificate$157,580$29,042+739%Strong return

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Sociology at Northeastern University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.