by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNCW. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNCW highly for sociology, ranked #262 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 262 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 15 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 of 108 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW report a median salary of $44,355 a year. This is below $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNCW, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $24,125 in student loans. This is higher than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNCW. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 13 |
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