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. We've also included details on how ETSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #444 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 425 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 444 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from ETSU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,468 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from ETSU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| 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 Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 12 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
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