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 ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UH. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $26,255. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, sociology students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Houston.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UH. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UH in 2021 were 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, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 234 |
| Anthropology | 44 |
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