by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how OHIO Athens ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 138 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $36,506. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, sociology students borrow a median amount of $41,967 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at OHIO Athens is $481 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from OHIO Athens. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in sociology from OHIO Athens. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 134 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 48 |
| General Social Sciences | 24 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
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