Sociology Program

The sociology program at North Carolina Wesleyan College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer sociology program.

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North Carolina Wesleyan College

Also known as NC State University

2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Wesleyan College is a nonprofit private institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. North Carolina Wesleyan College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,500.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among students admitted to North Carolina Wesleyan College are between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 780 to 990 on the SAT exam. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at North Carolina Wesleyan College, with 21% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,300. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ncwc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NC State University offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).