by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #475 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #23 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UTEP. This makes it the #20 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTEP, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,328 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.
Learn about other programs related to Sociology that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UTEP. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The sociology program at UTEP awarded 10 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| International Relations & National Security | 38 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
