Best Sociology Schools in Texas

Texas has 31 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,164 recent graduates. Graduates earn $32,657 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,633.

Schools in TX

$32,657

TX Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Texas

Public Schools (24)

$33,369

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$30,284

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Texas produce comparable or higher early earnings for Sociology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Sociology Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

$28,236

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 42.6%

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,171

Graduates: 178

Acceptance: 29.1%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$34,381

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,129

Graduates: 224

Acceptance: 63.2%

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,875

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 51.0%

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,315

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 84.8%

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$35,416

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,292

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 81.3%

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.9%

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$31,495

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,899

Graduates: 100

Acceptance: 89.5%

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

$40,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,736

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 95.0%

#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$33,352

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,867

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: 70.9%

#11

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$36,104

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,187

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 72.5%

#12

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,915

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 90.6%

#14

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$32,843

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,869

Graduates: 78

Acceptance: 88.5%

#15

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

$38,829

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,255

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 69.5%

#16

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,646

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 92.6%

#17

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,466

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 92.0%

#18

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · Public

$26,585

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,087

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 46.0%

#19

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,735

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 85.7%

#20

Wiley University

Marshall, TX ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#21

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$33,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,484

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 85.4%

#22

McMurry University

Abilene, TX · Private

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,428

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 57.6%

#23

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX · Public

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,413

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 87.4%

#25

Rice University

Houston, TX · Private

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX · Private

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Private

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,129

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 88.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Texas?

Texas Christian University ranks #1 for Sociology in Texas with median graduate earnings of $28,236 within two years of graduation. There are 31 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Texas?

Sociology graduates in Texas earn an average of $32,657 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Texas?

Rice University is the most selective Sociology program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 7.9%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 74.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Texas?

In Texas, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $30,284 vs $33,369 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 24 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Texas

Chemical Engineering $70,069 Architectural Engineering $69,338 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,562 Construction Engineering $68,139 Computer Engineering $65,273 Industrial Engineering $64,917 Computer Science $64,839 Construction Engineering Technologies $63,237

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.