Department of Sociology
The science of society informing a better world.
Our PhD program emphasizes close faculty mentorship and a productive research environment. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia and industry.
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Sociology is a comprehensive and flexible major that exposes students to a variety of topics and research techniques. Our graduates are well trained and positioned for a wide range of careers or to further their education.
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The Department of Sociology produces cutting-edge sociological research in the areas of religion, health, and stratification. The department is also home to the nationally recognized Baylor Religion Survey.
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By contributing to the Department of Sociology, you are helping current and future sociology students and faculty members advance their learning and research via scholarships and excellence funds.
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Careers in Sociology
The knowledge and analytical skills of sociology make our graduates broadly marketable. More than half of our alumni build a career upon their undergraduate degree. About a third eventually pursues some type of graduate education, such as sociology, social work, seminary, business administration, law, or medical. Private laboratories, foundations, and research centers offer opportunities for those who study sociology and health.
Ty is the Associate Client Engagement Manager for a major tech company.
Jordyn attended graduate school and now works in a hospital.
Matt is pursing an M.S. in Forensics Psychology and is working as an Outreach Coordinator at his university.
Sociology In the News
More NewsThe Department of Sociology announces winners of the Spring 2026 Sociology Senior Showcase, including one winner and two honorable mentions.
A group of sociology students, along with their professor Dr. Markus Schafer, found through a two-year study that quality of relationships combat loneliness more than quantity of relationships.
Dr. Laura Upenieks, sociologist at Baylor University, published an article in American Catholic Studies examining sociodemographic differences in Catholic understandings of the Eucharist, particularly beliefs about transubstantiation.
Dr. Markus H. Schafer, sociologist at Baylor University, graduate students James S. Malo and Meagan L. McGourty, along with graduated student alum, Brandon Brown, published an article in Social Networks examining how companionship in personal networks influences loneliness among young and older adults.