Best Online Bachelor’s in Sociology in Texas

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An online bachelor’s in sociology degree provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in sociology and related fields. Online degree programs allow busy students to earn an education on their own terms.

Finding a bachelor’s degree in sociology in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online bachelor’s in sociology prepares students with the foundational knowledge necessary for a variety of careers both within and outside the field, including sociologist, human resources manager, public relations specialist, market research analyst, management consultant, and postsecondary teacher. Bachelor’s degree programs also prepare students to pursue further education (and job opportunities) through a master’s degree. Bachelor’s degree students engage with key topics in core courses such as cultural anthropology, society and political systems, critical social theory, research methods, crime and violence, and sociological perspectives.

Nationally, market research analysts earn a median annual salary of $63,790, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job growth rate in Texas is over 30%, much faster than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Find your online bachelor’s degree in sociology in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online bachelor’s degrees in sociology offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for sociology degrees.

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    1. Texas Tech University

      Lubbock, TX

      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key FactsAnswers
      Total Enrollment38,742 (10% fully online)
      Public or PrivatePublic
      USDE Special Government StatusHispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs99
      AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$9,300 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #1 Best Texas Online CollegeA Most Affordable Texas Online College #2 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time1
      BA - Sociology1204-5 years
      See TTU’s full list of online degrees!

    2. Sam Houston State University

      Huntsville, TX

      Program Score

      93

      TX Relative Cost

      Key FactsAnswers
      Total Enrollment21,558 (17% fully online)
      Public or PrivatePublic
      Number of Online Programs72
      AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$8,536 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #5 Best Texas Online College#8 Most Affordable Texas Online College#3 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time1
      BA - Sociology1204-5 years
      BS - Sociology1204-5 years
      See SHSU’s full list of online degrees!

    3. Southwestern Assemblies of God University

      Waxahachie, TX

      Program Score

      93

      TX Relative Cost

      Key FactsAnswers
      Total Enrollment2,050 (53% fully online)
      Public or PrivatePrivate Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs69
      AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$19,834 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #7 Best Texas Online CollegeA Most Affordable Texas Online College A Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time1
      BA - Intercultural Studies1264-5 years
      See SAGU’s full list of online degrees!

    4. Dallas Baptist University

      Dallas, TX

      Dallas Baptist University’s school logo

      Program Score

      89

      TX Relative Cost

      Key FactsAnswers
      Total Enrollment4,487 (15% fully online)
      Public or PrivatePrivate Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs97
      AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$30,320 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #4 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time1
      BA - Sociology1204-5 years
      BS - Sociology1204-5 years
      BAS - Sociology1204-5 years
      See DBU’s full list of online degrees!

    5. Lamar University

      Beaumont, TX

      Program Score

      89

      TX Relative Cost

      Key FactsAnswers
      Total Enrollment15,460 (54% fully online)
      Public or PrivatePublic
      Number of Online Programs43
      AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$8,494 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College #7 Most Affordable Texas Online College#7 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time1
      BS - Sociology1204-5 years
      See LU’s full list of online degrees!

    6. University of Texas at El Paso

      El Paso, TX

      University of Texas at El Paso’s school logo

      Program Score

      87

      TX Relative Cost

      Key FactsAnswers
      Total Enrollment25,177 (9% fully online)
      Public or PrivatePublic
      USDE Special Government StatusHispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs20
      AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$9,161 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Top Texas Online College A Most Affordable Texas Online College A Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time1
      BA - Chicano Studies1204-5 years
      See UTEP’s full list of online degrees!

    7. University of Texas of the Permian Basin

      Odessa, TX

      Program Score

      77

      TX Relative Cost

      Key FactsAnswers
      Total Enrollment5,283 (46% fully online)
      Public or PrivatePublic
      USDE Special Government StatusHispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs19
      AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$6,666 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #1 Most Affordable Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time1
      BA - Sociology1204-5 years
      See UTPB’s full list of online degrees!

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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    Focused on online colleges in TX, our relative cost score compares the average in-state tuitions of Texas schools. In general, Texas is slightly cheaper than the national average of $9,970 (according to The National Center for Education Statistics) for a degree at a public 4-year college or university. However, Texas is home to some of the most affordable colleges and universities in the US, and it’s most expensive schools are tens of thousands cheaper than the most expensive schools in the country.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.