by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lamar University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lamar University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #325 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 325 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 16 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 16 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 287 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $36,615 in student loans. This is higher than $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Read more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |