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, and more. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #368 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 355 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 368 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
Learn more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% 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, 91% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Rio Grande Valley 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 Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| 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 Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |