by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTEP. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTEP highly for sociology, coming in at #487 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 487 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 29 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 39 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at UTEP, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UTEP ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #26 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 26 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 34 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 391 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTEP report a median salary of $41,380 a year. This is below $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
To complete a bachelor’s at UTEP, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $22,328 in student loans. This is higher than $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UTEP are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 85% 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 El Paso with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UTEP. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
