Social Sciences at Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Chowan University graduates in social sciences earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chowan University Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
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| 68 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $47,014 | $47,799 | #63 | $33,812 |
| 69 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $46,388 | $49,374 | #59 | $34,209 |
| 70 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $44,888 | $49,774 | #58 | $32,682 |
| 71 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $44,793 | $48,069 | #62 | $38,693 |
| 72 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $44,416 | $49,250 | #60 | $23,797 |
| 73 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $43,859 | $47,067 | #66 | $35,978 |
| 74 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $43,723 | $46,659 | #67 | — |
Other Majors at Chowan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,889 | $37,634 | #969 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,858 | $29,109 | #612 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,711 | $25,983 | #547 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,224 | $25,019 | #206 of 207 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $36,682 | — | #58 of 63 |
| Psychology | $33,143 | $30,076 | #1024 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $29,508 | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | $25,301 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chowan University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,693 one year after graduating and $44,793 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chowan University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Chowan University ranks #71 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Chowan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,387.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.