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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Old Dominion. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion is $30,512. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,100 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Old Dominion University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Old Dominion. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Old Dominion. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
| International Relations & National Security | 43 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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