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Sociology in Texas

Sociology Schools in Texas

1,570 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Sociology is the 40th most popular major out of a total 321 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 1,255
Master’s Degree 165
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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.6%
  • White: 33.6%
  • 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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,850.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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

A typical student attending Texas State will pay a net price of $14,840. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,205. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,007.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,900. 78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH.

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

79% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,134. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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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
Political Science & Government 2,757
Economics 2,206
Anthropology 595
International Relations & Security 487
Geography & Cartography 445
General Social Sciences 185
Urban Studies 42
Archeology 16

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