Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA
$32,781Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,122Median earnings 4 years after
$46,863Median earnings 5 years after
$23,500Median federal debt
46Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $32,781 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 $23,500, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $36,977 | $25,000 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $35,499 | $22,212 |
| 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 Virginia Commonwealth University make?
The median salary is $32,781 one year after graduation and $46,863 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.