by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Appalachian State University compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #266 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,446 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,606 in student loans. This is below $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Read more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at Appalachian State University.