Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Winthrop University · Rock Hill, SC
$33,877Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,178Median earnings 4 years after
$34,926Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
29Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Winthrop University earn a median of $33,877 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 $26,000, about 77% 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 |
| 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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$33,778
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Winthrop University make?
The median salary is $33,877 one year after graduation and $34,926 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.