by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Oakland stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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Oakland is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #327 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Oakland University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,299 a year. This is below $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Oakland University.