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. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UH. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,723 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UH. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in sociology from UH. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 238 |
| Political Science & Government | 198 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.