Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA

CIP 45.11

$36,977Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,057Median earnings 4 years after
$58,418Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Christopher Newport University earn a median of $36,977 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 68% of first-year earnings.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$45,786$19,239
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
$39,656$25,739
Roanoke College
Salem
$38,983$27,000
George Mason University
Fairfax
$38,916$16,676
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$38,768$22,562
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$37,946$25,000
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$35,499$22,212
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$32,781$23,500
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$31,513$17,946
Longwood University
Farmville
$27,948$23,166

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Christopher Newport University make?

The median salary is $36,977 one year after graduation and $58,418 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.