Sociology at Baylor University
If you are interested in studying Sociology, take a look at what Baylor University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Baylor University is in Waco, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 sociology degrees were awarded at Baylor University.
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Studying Online at Baylor University
Distance learning is available at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Baylor University
Use these rankings to compare Baylor University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 46 |
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #534 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 46 |
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #534 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Baylor University
Students who complete Baylor University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,875 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $30,281 |
| 4 years | $41,408 |
| 5 years | $48,488 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Baylor University earn a median of $41,408, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Baylor University comes in at $25,937.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Baylor University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Baylor University are 74% women (32) and 26% men (11).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University
Among the 37 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Baylor University, 81% were women (30) and 19% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Baylor University
Of the 3 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Baylor University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Baylor University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Sociology Doctoral Program at Baylor University
Among the 3 doctoral sociology degrees awarded at Baylor University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Baylor University
This Sociology program at Baylor University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 43 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.