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Sociology in Texas

Sociology Schools in Texas

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Texas

57,380 people in the state and 696,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Sociology.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Texas

Sociology grads earn an average of $142,817 in the state and $143,279 nationwide.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 10 colleges in Texas offering Sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 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. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,424 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,893 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,758 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,210 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,036 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 72%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,225 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 95% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,754 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

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
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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