Sociology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in North Adams, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 sociology degrees were granted at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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Online Class Availability at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Many students take online classes at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Among 896 students, 90 (10%) studied exclusively online and 298 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Use these rankings to compare Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #17 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #20 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #42 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #430 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Those who finish Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,798 |
| 2 years | $31,828 |
| 3 years | $32,817 |
| 4 years | $39,449 |
| 5 years | $47,673 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts report median earnings of $39,449, compared with $45,114 for all Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Of the 13 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, below the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
The Sociology program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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