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 Oxy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Oxy was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #30 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 188 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Occidental College handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oxy is $42,653. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oxy paid an average of $2,620 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,850 | $62,850 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,284 | $18,284 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
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The sociology program at Oxy awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oxy 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 Oxy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Occidental College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 85 |
| International Relations & National Security | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
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