by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ETSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ETSU highly for sociology, placing at #445 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 445 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Tennessee | 5 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 69 of 108 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Tennessee State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
ETSU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 366 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at ETSU report a median salary of $32,114 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ETSU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $18,352 in student loans. This is lower than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at ETSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 9 |
