Sociology at Oberlin College
If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Oberlin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oberlin College sits in Oberlin, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 sociology graduations were recorded at Oberlin College.
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Online Class Availability at Oberlin College
Oberlin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Sociology Rankings at Oberlin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oberlin College’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 48 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #526 of 543 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at Oberlin College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Oberlin College are 63% women (12) and 37% men (7).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Oberlin College
Of the 19 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Oberlin College, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin College, below 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 Oberlin College
The Sociology program at Oberlin College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Oberlin College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.