Sociology at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Sociology, consider the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio State University-Main Campus sits in Columbus, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 77 sociology degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 48 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 48 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’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 | $35,052 |
| 2 years | $35,925 |
| 3 years | $39,774 |
| 4 years | $45,403 |
| 5 years | $52,440 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus take home a median $45,403, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at $21,739.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 71% women (55) and 29% men (22).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 61 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 70% were women (43) and 30% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 9 master’s sociology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 56% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Sociology Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 7 doctoral sociology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Sociology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 77 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.