Location: Wichita Falls, TX•In-State Tuition: $10,310•Out-of-State Tuition: $12,260•Admission Rate: 87%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$29,922
20th percentile
40th percentile in Texas
Est. Median Debt
$25,000
Est. from TX median (18 programs)
Sample: 18 graduates Limited data

Where Midwestern State University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all sociology bachelors's programs nationally

Midwestern State University (estimated ±10%)Other sociology programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Midwestern State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Midwestern State University earns $30k — 20th percentile among sociology bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Midwestern State University$29,922$38,914+30%
The University of Texas at Austin$39,621$53,118+34%
The University of Texas at Arlington$37,338$51,739+39%
University of Houston$30,723$49,979+63%
University of North Texas$33,334$49,692+49%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (57 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls$10,310$29,922$38,914$25,000*—
The University of Texas at AustinAustin$11,678$39,621$53,118$23,000*0.58
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton$8,648$38,438$48,009$33,719*0.88
Lamar UniversityBeaumont$8,690$38,042—$36,615*0.96
Baylor UniversityWaco$54,844$37,753$41,408$25,937*0.69
The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington$11,728$37,338$51,739$30,941*0.83
National Median—$34,102—$25,000*0.73
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with sociology graduates

Sociologists

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

$101,690/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

Wind Energy Development Managers

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

Social Science Research Assistants

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Midwestern State University, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.