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Sociology in Massachusetts

Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 12,430 people in the state and 696,790 people in the nation working in Sociology jobs.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Massachusetts

Sociology grads earn an average of $174,663 in the state and $143,279 nationwide.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Sociology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,562 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Sociology Careers in MA

Some of the careers Sociology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide Sociology Report

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