by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Oakland. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Oakland among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #384 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 384 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Michigan | 6 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 34 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in sociology at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Oakland University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Oakland ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 34 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 327 |
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 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
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 |
