Sociology at East Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, consider the program at East Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 sociology graduations were recorded at East Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Carolina University
Distance learning is available at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 108 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #335 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from East Carolina University
Those who finish East Carolina University’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,164 |
| 2 years | $27,995 |
| 3 years | $31,970 |
| 4 years | $39,917 |
| 5 years | $48,880 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $39,917, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $25,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at East Carolina University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at East Carolina University are 98% women (40) and 2% men (1).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 37 bachelor’s sociology graduates at East Carolina University, 97% were women (36) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, lower than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 4 master’s sociology degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at East Carolina University
This Sociology program at East Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 10 |
| Applied/Public Sociology. | 31 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.