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. Also, learn how UCO ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #359 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 347 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 359 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,727 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCO was $606 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UCO in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
| Economics | 2 |
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