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Sociology Schools in North Carolina

1,105 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in North Carolina

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,025
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 28.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in North Carolina

There are 12,560 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $95,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,249 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,634.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,792. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $33,721 after graduation.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

#6

Duke University

Durham
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. 63% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Fayetteville State University.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public school has an average net price of $13,989. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Sociology Careers in NC

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560
Sociology Professors 10% $66,370
Sociologists -5% $93,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Political Science & Government 1,764
Economics 1,251
Anthropology 406
Geography & Cartography 223
Criminology 209
General Social Sciences 114
International Relations & Security 113
Sociology & Anthropology 10

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