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Sociology & Anthropology at Southern Oregon University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology & Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Southern Oregon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 sociology & anthropology degrees were granted at Southern Oregon University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Oregon University

Online coursework is an option at Southern Oregon University. Of 5,113 students, 652 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,448 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology & Anthropology Rankings at Southern Oregon University

Use these rankings to compare Southern Oregon University’s Sociology & Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 3
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#13 of 15

Earnings for Sociology & Anthropology Graduates from Southern Oregon University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,321

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology & Anthropology graduates from Southern Oregon University stands at $20,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Sociology & Anthropology graduates at Southern Oregon University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology & Anthropology graduates at Southern Oregon University are 53% women (8) and 47% men (7).

Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Oregon University

Of the 15 bachelor’s sociology & anthropology graduates at Southern Oregon University, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 40% of Sociology & Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University, higher than the national average of 39%.*

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

More Specific Sociology & Anthropology Concentrations at Southern Oregon University

The Sociology & Anthropology program at Southern Oregon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology & Anthropology	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology & Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology & Anthropology program at Southern Oregon University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Sociology & Anthropology 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
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394

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.