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. At its best it places at #12 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas State as a strong choice for sociology, placing at #249 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 249 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 12 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 17 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas State University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Texas State is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 12 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 226 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas State earn a median of $42,331 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Texas State awarded 30 bachelor’s completions in applied/public sociology in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
