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Sociology & Anthropology in North Carolina

Sociology & Anthropology Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Sociology & Anthropology Grads in North Carolina

22,200 people in the state and 659,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Sociology & Anthropology.

Sociology & Anthropology Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Sociology & Anthropology Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Sociology & Anthropology grad in the state is $140,448, compared to a typical salary of $147,390 nationwide.

Sociology & Anthropology Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer Sociology & Anthropology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

High Point University

High Point

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,613 a year. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#2

Guilford College

Greensboro

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,217 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $22,535 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Sociology & Anthropology Careers in NC

Some of the careers Sociology & Anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $72,345
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $51,341
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Sociologists 3% $74,866
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology & Anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105

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View Nationwide Sociology & Anthropology Report

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