Sociology at East Texas A&M University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at East Texas A&M University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Texas A&M University sits in Commerce, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 sociology graduations were recorded at East Texas A&M University.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Texas A&M University
Many students take online classes at East Texas A&M University. Of 13,252 students, 5,935 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,558 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at East Texas A&M University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Texas A&M University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #361 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from East Texas A&M University
Graduates of East Texas A&M University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,646 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $36,451 |
| 4 years | $38,079 |
| 5 years | $40,628 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from East Texas A&M University earn a median of $38,079, compared with $56,595 for all East Texas A&M University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from East Texas A&M University is $26,490.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at East Texas A&M University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at East Texas A&M University are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at East Texas A&M University
Of the 7 bachelor’s sociology graduates at East Texas A&M University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Texas A&M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Texas A&M University, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at East Texas A&M University
Among the 11 master’s sociology graduates at East Texas A&M University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at East Texas A&M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at East Texas A&M University, higher than 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 East Texas A&M University
This Sociology program at East Texas A&M University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at East Texas A&M University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, 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.