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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

Graduates of University of North Carolina - Charlotte's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $34,593 one year after graduating, rising to $59,005 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 160th of 313 reporting programs.

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.

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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

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