Sociology at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in sociology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University 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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| 366 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $46,439 | $44,359 | #411 | $42,984 |
| 367 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #434 | $27,919 |
| 368 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $46,314 | $40,646 | #444 | $31,853 |
| 369 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $46,195 | $49,574 | #297 | $23,374 |
| 370 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,130 | $40,488 | #445 | $29,863 |
| 371 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $46,106 | $46,876 | #367 | $31,555 |
| 372 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $46,031 | $40,401 | #446 | $32,049 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,374 one year after graduating and $46,195 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #369 by median pay four years after graduation, and #297 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.