by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UH. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #132 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 132 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Texas | 4 of 31 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH report a median salary of $49,979 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 10 |
