North Carolina · Sociology and Anthropology

Best Sociology and Anthropology institutions in North Carolina, ranked by earnings

The Sociology and Anthropology program explores the complexities of human society and culture. This interdisciplinary field combines the study of social structures, cultural diversity, and universal human behaviors, making it ideal for…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 45.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
15
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,345
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
$109,380
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Sociology and Anthropology in North Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1High Point University
High Point Private not-for-profit
874%$37,072
2Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa Private not-for-profit
542%$22,259
3Guilford College
Greensboro Private not-for-profit
246%$25,345

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
240
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$109,380
median $108,060
Best-paying metro
$107,520
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Related careers

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,850 avg · 540 jobs
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,580 avg · 270 jobs
Sociologists
$109,380 avg · 240 jobs
Anthropologists and Archeologists
$75,960

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology and Anthropology programs in North Carolina.

How much do Sociologists earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Sociologists in North Carolina is $109,380 (median $108,060), across about 240 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Sociology and Anthropology program?+

The Sociology and Anthropology program explores the complexities of human society and culture. This interdisciplinary field combines the study of social structures, cultural diversity, and universal human behaviors, making it ideal for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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