by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 254 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 258 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $31,559. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Appalachian State is $292 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Appalachian State in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 120 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Geography & Cartography | 44 |
| Economics | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.