Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Winston-Salem State University · Winston-Salem, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,245Median earnings 4 years after
$39,750Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Winston-Salem State University earn a median of $29,723. 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 |
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$68,899 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$67,097 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$60,442 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$51,972 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
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$45,495 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
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$41,819 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
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$31,564 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$31,421 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
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$30,719 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$29,617 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$28,557 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$26,725
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Winston-Salem State University make?
The median salary is $29,723 and $39,750 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.