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Sociology at East Tennessee State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at East Tennessee State University
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.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at East Tennessee State University

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).

East Tennessee State University gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Sociology majors at East Tennessee State University

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).

East Tennessee State University gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at East Tennessee State University

*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

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