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. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Old Dominion. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Old Dominion go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,946 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,650 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion was $1,073 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Old Dominion. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Old Dominion does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Old Dominion Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Old Dominion in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 54 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Economics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.