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 University of Oklahoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 93 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma is $35,917. 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 University of Oklahoma, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,797 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma paid an average of $738 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $169 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from University of Oklahoma. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 26 |
University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 85 |
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Geography & Cartography | 41 |
| Anthropology | 39 |
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