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 UNT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UNT was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 128 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNT. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #70 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 UNT is $33,334. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNT, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,594 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 UNT is $150 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNT paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $465 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UNT in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNT 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 UNT Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from UNT in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 North Texas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 120 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Economics | 35 |
| General Social Sciences | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.