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Sociology at Oakland University

If you plan to study Sociology, take a look at what Oakland University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 sociology degrees were awarded at Oakland University.

Online & Distance Learning at Oakland University

Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Oakland University

Rankings can help you compare Oakland University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Oakland University

Those who finish Oakland University’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,236
2 years	$33,216
3 years	$36,400
4 years	$41,299
5 years	$51,583

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Oakland University report median earnings of $41,299, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology graduates from Oakland University stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Oakland University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Oakland University are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Oakland University

Among the 13 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Oakland University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	3

Minority students account for 23% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University, lower than the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Oakland University

This Sociology program at Oakland University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at Oakland University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.