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. In addition, we cover how UNCA ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNCA was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 410 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 428 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCA is $18,869. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCA paid an average of $895 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $172 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Fees | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,018 | $11,018 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 19 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNCA, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNCA 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 UNCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 28 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.