Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,303
5th percentile
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Davidson College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Davidson College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all sociology certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Sociology certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Davidson College$26,303
National Median$36,098$26,0000.72

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Davidson College, approximately 17% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.