We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how PVAMU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #415 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 415 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 416 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from PVAMU. 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 PVAMU paid an average of $753 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $246 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 | $1,571 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,317 | $10,317 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,611 | $4,611 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from PVAMU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the PVAMU sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PVAMU Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from PVAMU in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| 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 Prairie View A & M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 14 |