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 Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 180 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $39,193. 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 Oregon State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,813 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 136 |
| Political Science & Government | 73 |
| Economics | 72 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.