by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #295 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SHSU. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,484 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at SHSU is $328 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Sam Houston State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from SHSU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Geography & Cartography | 28 |
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