Sociology at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$40,864
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,864
Sociology
National Average
$41,311
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
29
Completers (IPEDS)
973
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.57
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$40,864
Median Earnings
Sociology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | $71,802 | $19,250 |
| University of Notre Dame | $71,102 | $19,800 |
| Boston College | $70,722 | $18,500 |
| Barnard College | $68,952 | $14,899 |
| Villanova University | $68,680 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $67,872 | $16,500 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $66,948 | $27,000 |
| American University | $65,245 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $64,119 | $13,000 |
| University of Dubuque | $63,868 | — |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.