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. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #342 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 342 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SHSU. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,612 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $29,483 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at SHSU is $328 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $244 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from SHSU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.