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Best Sociology Schools in North Carolina
Top Sociology programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 14
Avg major earnings: $46,652
Top Sociology Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $51,279 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $53,607 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $57,671 |
| 4 | NC State #108 national | N/A |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $41,234 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $44,355 |
| 7 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $38,446 |
| 8 | East Carolina University #579 national | $39,917 |
| 9 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | $30,384 |
| 10 | Western Carolina University #829 national | $40,864 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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