Sociology at Texas Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, consider the program at Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University sits in Lubbock, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 sociology degrees were granted at Texas Tech University.
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Studying Online at Texas Tech University
Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Texas Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Texas Tech University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 46 |
| Best Value | Texas | #26 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Texas Tech University
Those who finish Texas Tech 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 | $29,867 |
| 2 years | $33,352 |
| 3 years | $41,238 |
| 4 years | $47,659 |
| 5 years | $52,686 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Texas Tech University earn a median of $47,659, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Texas Tech University comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Texas Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Texas Tech University are 60% women (46) and 40% men (31).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University
Of the 66 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Texas Tech University, 61% were women (40) and 39% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 53% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Texas Tech University
Of the 11 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 18% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, lower 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 Texas Tech University
This Sociology program at Texas Tech University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 77 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.