Compare 11 Sociology. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $34,464.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Sociology tells a different story. Across 11 programs in Louisiana, earnings range from $22,846 to $53,737—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Tulane University Of Louisiana's Sociology program leads with graduates earning $53,737, well above the state average of $34,464. Louisiana State University follows at $45,645 with 124 graduates, proving large public programs can compete with selective privates in career outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story — debt burden matters. Tulane graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38, graduates can clear their student loans with about 5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $53,737
Strong outcomes ($45,645) with 74% acceptance
9% payment burden | Good
26% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,737 | 60 | $20,500 | Good | $33,574 | High | |
| #2 | $45,645 | 124 | $20,500 | Manageable | $25,645 | High | |
| #3 | $39,759 | 24 | $22,135 | Manageable | $18,071 | High | |
| #4 | $38,457 | 22 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | |
| #5 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $38,132 | 20 | $23,000 | Challenging | $13,410 | High |
| #6 | $35,371 | 13 | $29,251 | High | $16,237 | High | |
| #7 | $28,960 | 14 | $22,113 | High | $10,611 | High | |
| #8 | $26,581 | 16 | $26,000 | High | $27,371 | High | |
| #9 | $25,967 | 19 | $18,750 | High | $15,048 | High | |
| #10 | $23,649 | 6 | $24,053 | High | $39,909 | High | |
| #11 | $22,846 | 25 | $22,902 | High | $13,655 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
