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. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,584 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,882 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Oregon State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Oregon State. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 135 |
| Economics | 120 |
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
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