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Sociology Schools in North Carolina

80 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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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
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,469. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,971 after graduation. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#3

Duke University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,969. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,989. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

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
Sociology Professors 10% $66,370
Sociologists -5% $93,850

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
Criminology 1

View all majors related to Sociology

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