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Sociology in Texas

Sociology Schools in Texas

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Texas

55,620 people in the state and 679,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Sociology.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Texas

In this state, Sociology grads earn an average of $144,604. Nationwide, they make an average of $144,578.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 9 colleges in Texas that offer Sociology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,018 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,060 a year. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,863 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,424 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,893 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,758 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,036 in their first year after graduation. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,225 a year. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,754 a year. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Sociology Careers in TX

Some of the careers Sociology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Quantitative Economics 22,727
General Economics 21,627
Criminology 10,365
Sociology & Anthropology 496
Development Economics 375
Applied Economics 368
Demography & Population Studies 112
General Social Sciences 13

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