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Sociology Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 172 students earned their Sociology degrees in TX.

A Sociology major is the 78th most popular major in this 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 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.6%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Texas

21,720 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Texas

Sociology grads earn an average of $82,580 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,773 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. 87% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at TWU. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,684.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350. In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $43,194 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,939 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

In their early career, SHSU grads earn an average salary of $42,076. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $10,549. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,200 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Rice University

Houston
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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
Sociology Professors 14% $74,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Economics 350
International Relations & Security 314
Political Science & Government 143
Geography & Cartography 124
Anthropology 82
Criminology 55
Archeology 10
General Social Sciences 7

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