by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Appalachian State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #254 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 254 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 15 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 108 |
The following degree levels are granted in sociology at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,446 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,606 in student loans. This is below $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Read more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Appalachian State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
