by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Baylor ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Baylor. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baylor is $37,753. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Baylor, sociology students borrow a median amount of $77,167 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Baylor. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Baylor sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Baylor Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Baylor. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 112 |
| International Relations & National Security | 53 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.