by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #54 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 54 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 1 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Austin earn a median of $53,118 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is above $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Austin. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Sociology | 18 |
