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. We've also included details on how TWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at TWU was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 212 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Woman's University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from TWU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 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 TWU is $38,438. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at TWU paid an average of $658 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,712 | $15,792 |
| Fees | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,358 | $11,358 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,564 | $3,564 |
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Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from TWU in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Woman's University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
TWU 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 TWU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from TWU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Woman's University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Woman’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
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