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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UH Downtown ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UH Downtown was ranked #501 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #25 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston - Downtown handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Downtown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,915 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH Downtown, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,375 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Houston - Downtown.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UH Downtown in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston - Downtown with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 37 |
| General Social Sciences | 14 |
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