8 colleges · Texas
Social Sciences, General colleges in Texas
8 colleges in Texas offer a bachelor's degree in social sciences, general (6 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $47,739 a year after graduating, compared with $43,854 nationally.
All social sciences, general programs in Texas
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX | 17 | $41,046 | $59,440 | $15,500 |
| University of North TexasDenton, TX | 25 | $48,652 | $56,026 | $19,500 |
| University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX | 14 | $47,739 | n/a | n/a |
| Rice UniversityHouston, TX | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TX | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine, TX | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TX | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Texas offer social sciences, general?
8 colleges in Texas awarded bachelor's degrees in social sciences, general in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 6 of them public.
Where do social sciences, general graduates earn the most in Texas?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, with median earnings of $59,440 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Social Sciences, General nationwide · All colleges in Texas
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.