by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Texas State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #21 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas State highly for social sciences, placing at #413 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 413 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 18 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 326 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This social sciences field at Texas State covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 137 |
| Anthropology | 108 |
| Geography and Cartography | 67 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Economics | 16 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas State University handed out 326 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Texas State is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 404 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas State earn a median of $43,879 a year. This is lower than $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas State, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,974 in student loans. This is lower than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Graduate study is also available at Texas State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 51 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
