Below are the key facts about this program at Baylor University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Baylor University as a strong choice for sociology, placing at #231 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 231 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 11 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in sociology at Baylor University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Baylor University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Baylor University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 11 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Baylor University earn a median of $41,408 a year. This is below $68,798, the median for all majors at Baylor University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Baylor University, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $25,937 in student loans. This is higher than $24,086, the typical median for all majors at Baylor University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,232 | $58,100 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Baylor University were White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Baylor University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 3 |