by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UTSA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UTSA. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UTSA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,787 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTSA, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,845 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UTSA is $192 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UTSA paid an average of $799 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $260 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,239 | $19,177 |
| Fees | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,843 | $11,843 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,932 | $2,932 |
Learn more about UTSA tuition and fees.
Of the 123 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UTSA, about 21% were men and 79% 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, 67% 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 San Antonio with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UTSA 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 UTSA Online Learning page.
Sociology majors graduating with a master's degree from UTSA make a median salary of $53,131 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,226.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from UTSA. About 7% were men and 93% 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, 64% 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 San Antonio with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 28 |
| Economics | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.