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Sociology at Old Dominion University

If you plan to study Sociology, take a look at what Old Dominion University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Old Dominion University sits in Norfolk, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 75 sociology graduations were recorded at Old Dominion University.

Online & Distance Learning at Old Dominion University

Distance learning is available at Old Dominion University. Of 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Old Dominion University

Use these rankings to compare Old Dominion University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 108
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 108
Best Value	Nationwide	#230 of 543
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#274 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Old Dominion University

Those who finish Old Dominion University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,512
2 years	$31,133
3 years	$37,098
4 years	$42,426
5 years	$52,363

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Old Dominion University report median earnings of $42,426, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Old Dominion University stands at $26,100.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at Old Dominion University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Old Dominion University are 80% women (60) and 20% men (15).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 75 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 80% were women (60) and 20% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	24
Asian	2
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 52% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	75

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.