Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX

CIP 45.11

$35,848Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,857Median earnings 4 years after
$56,269Median earnings 5 years after
$17,410Median federal debt
161Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $35,848 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502). Median debt is $17,410, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (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-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
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
$29,922—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station make?

The median salary is $35,848 one year after graduation and $56,269 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,410.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.