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, and more. In addition, we cover how Oberlin ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 193 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oberlin paid an average of $2,656 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,942 | $18,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 |
Learn more about Oberlin tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Oberlin 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 Oberlin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 54 |
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Archeology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.