by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Texas State stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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Texas State ranks competitively among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #278 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas State University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas State earn a median of $42,331 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at Texas State are White. About 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at Texas State University.
The sociology program at Texas State offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied/Public Sociology | 31 |
Texas State awarded 31 completions in applied/public sociology in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).