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 UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UT Austin. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #16 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 UT Austin is $39,621. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,390 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 UT Austin is $235 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 124 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UT Austin in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UT Austin in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| 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 The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 408 |
| Political Science & Government | 342 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.