by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ECU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU highly for sociology, ranked #290 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 290 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 15 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 42 of 108 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 42 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 263 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $39,917 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 54% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ECU conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in applied/public sociology in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
