Sociology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 227 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $52,232 | $52,540 | #222 | — |
| 228 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,197 | $55,557 | #135 | $34,926 |
| 229 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $52,196 | $53,068 | #208 | $38,438 |
| 230 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $52,142 | $55,956 | #129 | $35,510 |
| 231 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $52,125 | $53,960 | #181 | $36,212 |
| 232 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $52,116 | $45,738 | #387 | $31,470 |
| 233 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $52,094 | $60,317 | #62 | $35,796 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,510 one year after graduating and $52,142 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #230 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,200.
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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.