Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ODU, Old Dominion compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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ODU, Old Dominion holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #233 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Old Dominion University handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ODU, Old Dominion earn a median of $42,426 a year. This is lower than $60,776, the median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ODU, Old Dominion, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $26,100 in student loans. This is higher than $26,001, the typical median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,029 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $4,950 | $5,475 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Old Dominion University.