Sociology at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 85 sociology degrees were granted at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 48 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #387 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio University-Main Campus’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,530 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $38,757 |
| 4 years | $45,087 |
| 5 years | $49,966 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $45,087, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 73% women (62) and 27% men (23).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 78 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 72% were women (56) and 28% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 7 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 43%.*
*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 University-Main Campus
This Sociology program at Ohio University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 85 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Sociology graduates, 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
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