Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Rice University · Houston, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$68,737Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Rice University earn a median of $68,737. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502).
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $39,621 | $21,500 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $38,438 | $20,263 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $38,042 | $26,370 |
| Baylor University Waco | $37,753 | $25,937 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $37,338 | $23,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $37,263 | $21,360 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $35,848 | $17,410 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $33,945 | $15,643 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $33,334 | $17,750 |
| McMurry University Abilene | $32,956 | — |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $32,787 | $22,937 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $32,207 | $22,231 |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $31,620 | $22,983 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $31,555 | $21,656 |
| University of Houston Houston | $30,723 | $14,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Rice University make?
The median salary is $68,737 and $68,737 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.