Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how ETSU stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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ETSU is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. Specifically, it ranked #453 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
During the most recent reporting year, East Tennessee State University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. About 78% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at East Tennessee State University.