by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Coastal Carolina University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Coastal Carolina University was ranked #289 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 289 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Coastal Carolina University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,738 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Coastal Carolina University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,704 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Coastal Carolina University is $232 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Coastal Carolina University paid an average of $1,231 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $487 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Fees | $180 | $180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,418 | $11,418 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,150 | $4,150 |
Learn more about Coastal Carolina University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Coastal Carolina University. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Coastal Carolina University does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Coastal Carolina University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Coastal Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 38 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.