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Sociology Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,712 students earned their Sociology degrees in TX.

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 1,472
Master’s Degree 133
Associate Degree 68
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.2%
  • White: 33.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,549. In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Graduates earn an average $43,773 after graduation. 78% of the teachers are full time.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $3,743.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,721. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

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
Sociology Professors 14% $74,280

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
Criminology 440
General Social Sciences 185
Urban Studies 42

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