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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology in Texas (With Aid)

20 Ranked Colleges
121 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Sociology is the 20th most popular major in the country with 37,747 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across Texas, there were 1,747 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 121 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in sociology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sociology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the sociology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid”.

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Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology in Texas (With Aid)

#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a large school located in Edinburg, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree sociology students with aid list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Sociology Report

#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized public school situated in Laredo, Texas. It awarded 1 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886.

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#4

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rice University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

TWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Dallas Sociology Report

#10 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree sociology students with aid list, UTSA has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

Full The University of Texas at San Antonio Sociology Report

#5 in overall quality

University of North Texas landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNT Sociology Report

#16 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 7 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

University of Houston came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree sociology students with aid list, UH has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech Sociology Report

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas State University is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

Full Texas State University Sociology Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216.

Full UH Clear Lake Sociology Report

#12 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Commerce, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Commerce, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. Sam Houston State University is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SHSU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. UT Arlington is a large public school situated in Arlington, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #14 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Sociology Report

#18

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
#20 in overall quality

Texas Southern University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

TSU also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Southern University are $13,221, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Southern University Sociology Report

#19 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Kingsville came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M Kingsville is located in Kingsville, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree sociology students with aid list, Texas A&M Kingsville has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Waco, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree sociology students with aid list, Baylor has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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