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 UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 119 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNC Charlotte. 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 UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,897 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,747 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UNC Charlotte is $164 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
Of the 107 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UNC Charlotte in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from UNC Charlotte. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 Charlotte with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| 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 Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 180 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
| Anthropology | 47 |
| Economics | 42 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.