Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Gardner-Webb University · Boiling Springs, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$42,282Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Gardner-Webb University earn a median of $42,282. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502).
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $46,257 | $23,000 |
| Duke University Durham | $45,551 | — |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $35,510 | $18,200 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $34,051 | $25,000 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $33,544 | $24,234 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $31,928 | $23,251 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $31,897 | $22,500 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $31,559 | $19,120 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $30,623 | $14,050 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $29,220 | $23,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $27,400 | $24,275 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $24,661 | $27,953 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $23,374 | $23,250 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $18,869 | $20,585 |
Other programs at Gardner-Webb University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$111,589 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$110,028 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$94,355 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$81,929 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsDoctoral degree
$76,129 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$72,305 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,337 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$67,979 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$67,370 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$60,802 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,751 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$55,011 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$52,313 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$47,147 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$44,261 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$42,840 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$39,850 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$39,472 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$35,433 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$34,491
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Gardner-Webb University make?
The median salary is $42,282 and $42,282 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.