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Sociology in North Carolina

Sociology Schools in North Carolina

960 students earned Sociology degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

A Sociology major is the 75th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in North Carolina

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in North Carolina

There are 12,560 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $95,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 8 colleges in North Carolina that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,563.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,907. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

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Duke University

Durham
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,319. 91% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,703. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,018. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,765. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Sociology Careers in NC

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Economics 193
Geography & Cartography 112
International Relations & Security 87
Political Science & Government 69
Anthropology 30

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