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Sociology in Massachusetts

Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 940 students earned their Sociology degrees in MA.

A Sociology major is the 39th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Massachusetts

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 862
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Associate Degree 21

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 9,510 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $111,020, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,846.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 53% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $19,500.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Bridgewater State.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,325. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $27,779. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 68% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 91% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,310.

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Sociology Careers in MA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Managers 7% $120,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 3,398
Political Science & Government 1,923
International Relations & Security 1,150
Anthropology 316
General Social Sciences 259
Geography & Cartography 181
Other Social Sciences 105
Urban Studies 47

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