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2023 Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

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Finding the Best Sociology Master'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.

The Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina

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

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Sociology

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

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

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for sociology students working on their master’s degree. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.

Full Sociology at East Carolina University Report

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for sociology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a large student population.

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#7

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree sociology programs. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Colleges 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 7 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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