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. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #268 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from ECU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,164 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at East Carolina University.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from ECU in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 sociology majors earned their master's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 101 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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