2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Sociology 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 Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best value experiences for sociology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Sociology Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Pembroke to be the best value school for sociology students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $3,495 per year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UNC Pembroke take out is $27,962.
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Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very large student population.
UNC Charlotte undergraduate students pay an average of $7,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Sociology majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $26,733 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
UNC Charlotte also claimed a spot on our Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elizabeth City State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Elizabeth City, ECSU is a public college with a small student population.
ECSU undergraduate students pay an average of $3,326 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent programs at Fayetteville State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fayetteville State University are $5,379 per year. On average, sociology graduates from Fayetteville State University take out $34,954 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 a year. Sociology majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $14,441 in student loans while working on their egree.
UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina rankings.
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Western Carolina University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $4,367 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at WCU take out is $26,610.
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North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC State are $9,131 per year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $22,784 in student debt.
NC State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina list.
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Appalachian State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina ranking. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the distant town of Boone.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Appalachian State are $7,410 per year. On average, sociology graduates from Appalachian State take out $19,437 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $261, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Appalachian State also did well on our Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Wilmington.
UNCW undergraduate students pay an average of $7,238 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at UNCW accumulate an average of around $22,044 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNCW also is in the top 15% of our Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Greensboro are $7,468 per year. After completing their degree, sociology graduates from UNC Greensboro carry an average student debtload of $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $150, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNC Greensboro also did well on our Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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| 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 |
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Sociology Related Majors for Sociology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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