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Sociology at Texas Tech University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at Texas Tech University
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.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at Texas Tech University

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).

Texas Tech University gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Texas Tech University

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).

Texas Tech University gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Texas Tech University

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

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