by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from ECU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,928 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,353 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $864 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from ECU in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from ECU in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
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