by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Texas State is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #473 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 31 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 31 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 31 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 31 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 34 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 34 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 34 |
| College Major Best Value | 34 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas State University conferred 326 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas State earn a median of $43,879 a year. This is lower than $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas State, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,974 in student loans. This is lower than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 31 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas State are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas State were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Texas State University.
This social sciences program at Texas State breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 137 |
| Anthropology | 108 |
| Geography & Cartography | 67 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Economics | 16 |
| International Relations & Security | 12 |