by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Texas State. This makes it the #8 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,899 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Texas State is $260 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Texas State University.
The sociology program at Texas State awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The sociology program at Texas State awarded 17 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 170 |
| Anthropology | 92 |
| Geography & Cartography | 90 |
| Economics | 27 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
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