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 Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #359 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $24,496. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,606 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 $25,268.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Appalachian State is $292 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 33 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Appalachian State, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| Economics | 38 |
| Geography & Cartography | 31 |
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