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 UNCW ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,220 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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Of the 17 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNCW, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
Of the 6 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNCW, about 17% were men and 83% 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 Wilmington with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |