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Sociology in Texas

Sociology Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 1,540 students earned their Sociology degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 85th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Texas

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 160
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.8%
  • White: 33.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Texas

There are 21,720 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $82,580, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 74% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Texas State will pay a net price of $14,840.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,850. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,704.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,061.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,911. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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Rice University

Houston
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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Sociology Careers in TX

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Managers 15% $113,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
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