by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UH stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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UH is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. Specifically, it ranked #127 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH report a median salary of $49,979 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at UH are Asian. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at University of Houston.