by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 257 master's degrees in sociology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The sociology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sociology students working on their master's degree.
The sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in sociology.
Rice University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in sociology. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in sociology from Rice University
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in sociology. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from The University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in sociology. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Texas A&M University - College Station
Baylor University is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in sociology. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a master’s in sociology from Baylor University
It is difficult to beat University of Oklahoma Norman Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in sociology. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Oklahoma City.
Soon after graduating, sociology master's recipients typically earn around $39,819 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in sociology from Oklahoma City University
OSU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in sociology from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Texas State University
Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the sociology program report average early career income of $44,317.
More information about a master’s in sociology from Arizona State University - Skysong
Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Northern Arizona University
Explore the best sociology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 133 |
| Arizona | 180 | 93 |
| Oklahoma | 153 | 20 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 11 |
Sociology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 251 |
| Applied/Public Sociology | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 417 |
| Economics | 365 |
| Geography & Cartography | 129 |
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 106 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 1 |
