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Sociology in Texas

Sociology Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 1,570 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 165
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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.6%
  • White: 33.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,928. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at TWU. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,850. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. A typical student attending UNT will pay a net price of $15,205.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,704. 47% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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

69% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,134. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,911. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

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Rice University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 82% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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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
Economics 350
International Relations & Security 314
Political Science & Government 143
Geography & Cartography 124
Anthropology 82
Archeology 10
General Social Sciences 7
Demography & Population Studies 6

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