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Sociology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

102 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
We'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, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.

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Sociology Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Sociology Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Sociology Colleges for Veterans 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 12
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 19
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 25
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 27
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 28
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools 29
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 30
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 31
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 32
Best Sociology Schools 33
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools 34
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools 34
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 37
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 40
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 44
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 46
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 47
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Sociology Graduates 64
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 67
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Sociology 69
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Sociology Graduates 155
Best Value Colleges for Sociology 171
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 173
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates 237
Highest Paid Sociology Graduates 271

Popularity of Sociology at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Sociology Student Diversity at UNC Chapel Hill

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Sociology Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UNC Chapel Hill. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 14
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 14

UNC Chapel Hill Sociology Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 sociology majors earned their master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

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