by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,207 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,613 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech 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 Tech Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Texas Tech. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Economics | 73 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.