Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Clemson University · Clemson, SC

CIP 45.11

$36,320Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,780Median earnings 4 years after
$52,266Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Clemson University earn a median of $36,320 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 $22,500, about 62% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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
College of Charleston
Charleston
$28,801$25,000
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 Clemson University make?

The median salary is $36,320 one year after graduation and $52,266 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.