Bachelor's-6% vs national median1,792 grads tracked
Sociology at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 160th of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,593
middle 50%: $25,796 – $44,659
Median · 5 years out
$49,991
middle 50%: $37,875 – $64,354
Median · 10 years out
$59,005
middle 50%: $42,380 – $79,750
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Sociology (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Sociology graduates from UNC Charlotte earn a median of $35k in their first year. Earnings reach $50k at five years and $59k at ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,052 total interest
Same major at other universities
Truman State University
$50,129 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$50,122 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$50,096 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$50,068 · 5 yrs out
Western Colorado University
$50,026 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$50,011 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$49,989 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$49,825 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$49,780 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$49,769 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$49,673 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out