Sociology
Bachelor's degree · College of Charleston · Charleston, SC
$28,801Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,709Median earnings 4 years after
$47,690Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
43Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at College of Charleston earn a median of $28,801 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502). Median debt is $25,000, about 87% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Clemson | $36,320 | $22,500 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $33,877 | $26,000 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $31,243 | $27,000 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia | $30,517 | $25,250 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $29,438 | $26,882 |
| Francis Marion University Florence | $28,982 | $31,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $24,738 | $22,500 |
| Claflin University Orangeburg | $24,139 | $31,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from College of Charleston make?
The median salary is $28,801 one year after graduation and $47,690 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.