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Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

1,035 students earned Sociology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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 956
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Associate Degree 13

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: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,432 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#3

Boston College

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

This private school has an average net price of $36,599. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

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

This private school has an average net price of $30,995. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $47,459 after graduation.

#5

Harvard University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Bridgewater State will pay a net price of $18,951. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,839 a year.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,120 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 51% of the teachers are full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

Sociology Careers in MA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 13% $75,600
Managers 7% $120,100
Sociologists -7% $95,780

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
Criminology 300
General Social Sciences 259
Geography & Cartography 181
Other Social Sciences 105

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