Sociology at Wellesley College
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Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 sociology degrees were awarded at Wellesley College.
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Online Class Availability at Wellesley College
Wellesley College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Sociology Rankings at Wellesley College
Rankings can help you compare Wellesley College’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 43 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #432 of 543 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Wellesley College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Wellesley College are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Wellesley College
Of the 16 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Wellesley College, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College, lower than 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 Wellesley College
This Sociology program at Wellesley College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Wellesley College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, 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.