2023 Best Value Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Sociology Master's Degree School for You
Sociology is the #39 most popular major in Massachusetts with 1,035 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for sociology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Massachusetts Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named University of Massachusetts Amherst the best value school in Massachusetts for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UMass Amherst graduate students pay an average of $16,251 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Boston College are $32,722 a year.
Boston College also took the #5 spot in our Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts rankings.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great value for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Harvard graduate students pay an average of $52,170 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Harvard is ranked #2 for overall quality for sociology in Massachusetts.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UMass Boston graduate students pay an average of $18,938 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Northeastern are $26,095 per year.
Northeastern excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list.
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With a ranking of #6, Suffolk University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Suffolk graduate students pay an average of $39,813 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Brandeis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for sociology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Brandeis are $53,618 per year.
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Request InformationBest Value Sociology Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Value Sociology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 382 |
| New Hampshire | 140 |
| Maine | 120 |
| Rhode Island | 99 |
| Vermont | 59 |
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Sociology Related Majors for Sociology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Sociology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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