by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #385 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 370 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 385 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,374 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 WCU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,345 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 WCU was $340 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from WCU in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 48 |
| Political Science & Government | 25 |