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. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #340 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 340 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $28,801. 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 C of C is $465 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at C of C was $1,517 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
Learn more about C of C tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 107 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Archeology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.