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 UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #460 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #25 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 438 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 460 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UTEP. This makes it the #20 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 UTEP is $29,066. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $257 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UTEP. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from UTEP. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 70 |
| International Relations & National Security | 49 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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