Sociology at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Sam Houston State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sam Houston State University sits in Huntsville, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 sociology degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University.
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Studying Online at Sam Houston State University
Many students take online classes at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #24 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #29 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #322 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #492 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Those who finish Sam Houston State 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 | $28,484 |
| 2 years | $34,422 |
| 3 years | $35,023 |
| 4 years | $43,763 |
| 5 years | $49,768 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Sam Houston State University take home a median $43,763, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Sam Houston State University comes in at $29,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Sam Houston State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Sam Houston State University are 86% women (24) and 14% men (4).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 25 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Sam Houston State University, 88% were women (22) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, lower than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Among the 3 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Sam Houston State University
The Sociology program at Sam Houston State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 28 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.