by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Texas Tech University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas Tech University among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #205 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 205 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 7 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Texas Tech University holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 198 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,659 a year. This is lower than $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Texas Tech University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 11 |
