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Sociology in Texas

Sociology Schools in Texas

1,540 students earned Sociology degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 928 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Texas

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,230
Master’s Degree 160
Associate Degree 111
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.8%
  • White: 33.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 21,720 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Texas

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $82,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $20,257.

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162 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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141 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 85% of students get financical aid. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,840. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Texas State.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,928. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. A typical student attending UH will pay a net price of $13,900.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 79% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,134.

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Sociology Careers in TX

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Managers 15% $113,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
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