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. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 32 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,623 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, sociology students borrow a median amount of $32,378 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 UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
Of the 106 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 469 |
| Political Science & Government | 365 |
| Anthropology | 94 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| Archeology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.