by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #21 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Rio Grande Valley highly for sociology, coming in at #378 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 378 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 21 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UT Rio Grande Valley holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 21 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 315 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $37,586 a year. This is below $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 94% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 11 |
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