by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oakland ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #409 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 394 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 409 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,126 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,804 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $548 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Oakland sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oakland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.