Sociology at East Tennessee State University
If you are interested in studying Sociology, take a look at what East Tennessee State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Tennessee State University sits in Johnson City, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 sociology graduations were recorded at East Tennessee State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Tennessee State University
Many students take online classes at East Tennessee State University. Of 13,728 students, 2,762 (20%) studied exclusively online and 6,586 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at East Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare East Tennessee State University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #303 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #453 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from East Tennessee State University
Students who complete East Tennessee State University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,138 |
| 2 years | $21,964 |
| 3 years | $25,654 |
| 4 years | $32,114 |
| 5 years | $33,474 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from East Tennessee State University take home a median $32,114, compared with $58,402 for all East Tennessee State University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from East Tennessee State University is $18,352.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Sociology graduates at East Tennessee State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at East Tennessee State University are 77% women (23) and 23% men (7).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at East Tennessee State University
Of the 21 bachelor’s sociology graduates at East Tennessee State University, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at East Tennessee State University
Among the 9 master’s sociology degrees awarded at East Tennessee State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 Tennessee State University
This Sociology program at East Tennessee State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 30 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at East Tennessee State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, 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.