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 UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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UO was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UO. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,050 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, sociology students borrow a median amount of $67,597 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 UO is $511 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UO. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO 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 Oregon with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 236 |
| Economics | 220 |
| Political Science & Government | 203 |
| Anthropology | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 59 |
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