by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 122 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Texas State. This makes it the #8 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $37,263. 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 Texas State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $28,303 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 Texas State is $260 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Texas State in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Sociology majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas State make a median salary of $52,284 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,226.
The sociology program at Texas State awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 91 |
| Geography & Cartography | 78 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Economics | 11 |
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