Sociology
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,551Median earnings 4 years after
$46,765Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $46,551. 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 |
Other programs at The University of Texas at Dallas
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$113,550 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$109,325 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$104,444 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsGraduate certificate
$102,651 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$100,030 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$96,040 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$88,397 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$88,049 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$86,410 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree
$79,413 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,928 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,609 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$73,814 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$72,472 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$72,425 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$69,940 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesGraduate certificate
$69,652 - MarketingMaster's degree
$65,897 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster's degree
$65,546 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesDoctoral degree
$64,534
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas make?
The median salary is $46,551 and $46,765 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.