2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Sociology Doctor'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 Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 3 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular North Carolina Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named North Carolina State University the most popular school in North Carolina for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 29% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 5 students majoring in sociology at UNC Chapel Hill, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Women make up 25% of the sociology majors at the school.
Request InformationBest Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region
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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 |
Majors Related to 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 3 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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