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Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

2023 Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

17 Colleges
$31,081 Avg Salary
$24,712 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,105 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #24 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for sociology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in North Carolina for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debtload of $15,954.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, sociology graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $26,814 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Elon University

Elon, NC

Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Elon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon.

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North Carolina State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, sociology graduates from NC State take out $22,013 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #7, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s best schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.

On average, sociology graduates from UNC Pembroke take out $29,687 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Appalachian State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Boone.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $261, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, sociology graduates from Fayetteville State University take out $35,786 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Sociology majors at UNC Greensboro take out an average of $25,634 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $150, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 766
Virginia 937
Florida 1,076
Tennessee 428
Kentucky 277
South Carolina 382
Louisiana 407
Arkansas 228
Alabama 223
Mississippi 114
West Virginia 191

One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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