Best sociology colleges in Texas

Sociology bachelor graduates in Texas earn a weighted average salary of $44,136 3 years after graduation. This places Texas graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, sociology graduates earn 24% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our sociology rankings cover 22 of the 30 programs available in Texas, accounting for 86% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Texas | #27 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 3.71

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,244

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,739

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Texas | #31 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 4.11

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Cost $10,928

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,009

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Texas | #33 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 4.14

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,850

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,118

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Texas | #35 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 4.21

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Cost $8,601

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,701

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Texas | #37 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 4.22

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $13,900

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,979

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Texas | #46 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 4.80

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $15,205

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,692

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Texas | #58 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 5.13

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,797

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,478

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Texas | #67 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 5.45

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $21,308

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,559

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Texas | #110 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 7.77

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Cost $20,257

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,367

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Texas | #114 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 7.99

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $20,048

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,659

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Texas | #129 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 8.74

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $12,911

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,452

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Texas | #154 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 9.65

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Cost $15,134

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,763

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Texas | #177 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 11.07

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Cost $10,061

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,380

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Texas | #190 in Sociology nationally

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Economic score 12.12

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,840

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,281

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Texas | #207 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 14.27

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Cost $39,271

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,047

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Texas | #214 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 15.62

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $40,849

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,557

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Texas | #260 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 29.25

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Cost $15,005

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,927

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Texas | #261 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 30.73

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $7,007

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $37,586

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Texas | #268 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 37.70

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $12,704

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,079

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Texas | #270 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 40.52

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $37,911

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,408

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 79%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in sociology in Texas?

Years

10.6 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in sociology in Texas is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 10.6 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in sociology earn in Texas?

Salary

$44,136

The median bachelor's degree in sociology graduate earns $44,136 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in sociology cost in Texas?

Net cost

$16,449

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in sociology is $16,449. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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