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Sociology at Midwestern State University

If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at Midwestern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Midwestern State University sits in Wichita Falls, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 sociology degrees were granted at Midwestern State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Midwestern State University

Online coursework is an option at Midwestern State University. Of 5,324 students, 1,344 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,398 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Midwestern State University

Rankings can help you compare Midwestern State University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Midwestern State University

Those who finish Midwestern State University’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	$26,413
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$33,272
4 years	$38,914
5 years	$45,329

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Midwestern State University take home a median $38,914, compared with $59,192 for all Midwestern State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Sociology graduates at Midwestern State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Midwestern State University are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Midwestern State University

Of the 7 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Midwestern State University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

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

Minority students account for 43% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Midwestern State University, 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 Midwestern State University

The Sociology program at Midwestern State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	7

Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at Midwestern State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.