2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Sociology is the #27 most popular major in the country with 38,475 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 231 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in the Southeast Region for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 63% of the sociology majors at the school.
On average, sociology graduates from Virginia Tech take out $21,544 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Florida State University is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 74% of the sociology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Florida State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,656. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $116, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 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. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
About 68% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 32% are male.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UNC Charlotte take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,814. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $162.
Read full report on Sociology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Out of the 231 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Women make up 80% of the sociology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from Georgia State carry an average student debt load of $32,646. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $129.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
About 79% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 21% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of around $25,634 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $150.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
Women make up 75% of the sociology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from Louisiana State University carry an average student debt load of $24,666. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $230, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #7, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.
About 83% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 17% are male.
Sociology majors at FAU take out an average of $22,561 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $132.
Read full report on Sociology at Florida Atlantic University
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 131 students majoring in sociology at UNC Pembroke, 16% are male and 84% are female.
On average, sociology graduates from UNC Pembroke take out $29,687 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Sociology at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
University of Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
Women make up 78% of the sociology majors at the school.
Sociology majors at UF take out an average of $20,409 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $142.
With a ranking of #10, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 40% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $30,789 in student debt.
Florida International University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 68% of the sociology majors at the school.
On average, sociology graduates from FIU take out $27,104 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
About 82% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 18% are male.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,954.
With a ranking of #12, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 102 students majoring in sociology at UCF, 25% are male and 75% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from UCF carry an average student debt load of $26,089.
With a ranking of #14, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
About 69% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 31% are male.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UT Knoxville take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,288. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $236.
Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 76% of the sociology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from Old Dominion carry an average student debt load of $28,431.
With a ranking of #16, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 77% of the sociology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $24,259 in student debt.
Kennesaw State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
About 86% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 14% are male.
Sociology majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $33,303 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #18, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 78 students majoring in sociology at VCU, 31% are male and 69% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $27,206 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $247, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 77 students majoring in sociology at University of Virginia, 19% are male and 81% are female.
On average, sociology graduates from University of Virginia take out $17,475 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of Arkansas ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 73 students majoring in sociology at UARK, 26% are male and 74% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from UARK carry an average student debt load of $24,045.
University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
About 81% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 19% are male.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,441.
Norfolk State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Norfolk State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
Women make up 54% of the sociology majors at the school.
Christopher Newport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 72% of the sociology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at CNU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,785. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $464.
Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 60 students majoring in sociology at Tulane, 12% are male and 88% are female.
Read full report on Sociology at Tulane University of Louisiana
North Carolina State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
Of the 56 students majoring in sociology at NC State, 29% are male and 71% are female.
On average, sociology graduates from NC State take out $22,013 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Sociology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 36 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL |
| 38 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 38 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| 40 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 41 | William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA |
| 41 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 43 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL |
| 44 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA |
| 45 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 46 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
Best Sociology Colleges by State
Explore the best sociology schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 766 |
| Virginia | 937 |
| North Carolina | 1,105 |
| Florida | 1,076 |
| Tennessee | 428 |
| Kentucky | 277 |
| South Carolina | 382 |
| Louisiana | 407 |
| Arkansas | 228 |
| Alabama | 223 |
| Mississippi | 114 |
| West Virginia | 191 |
Sociology Related Majors
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Sociology
| 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 27 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos.
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