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2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

29 Colleges
$37,795 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$34,624 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Sociology 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 Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best value experiences for sociology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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.

2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the sociology programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Sociology Schools

$11,306 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts the best value school in Massachusetts for sociology students. Located in the fringe town of North Adams, MCLA is a public college with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MCLA are $11,306 a year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at MCLA accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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#2

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA
$11,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 29 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Framingham State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Framingham State are $11,380 a year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at Framingham State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $253.

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#3

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA
$10,732 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bridgewater State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Bridgewater State undergraduate students pay an average of $10,732 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at Bridgewater State accumulate an average of around $29,590 in student debt.

Full Sociology at Bridgewater State University Report

$11,675 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Salem State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in Massachusetts. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Salem.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Salem State are $11,675 per year. Sociology majors at Salem State take out an average of $28,904 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Sociology at Salem State University Report

$16,439 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for sociology students. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.

UMass Amherst undergraduate students pay an average of $16,439 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UMass Amherst take out is $26,000.

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#6

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA
$10,586 Average Tuition & Fees

Worcester State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value sociology programs. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Worcester State are $10,586 a year. Sociology majors at Worcester State take out an average of $21,364 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$15,698 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for sociology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMass Lowell are $15,698 per year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at UMass Lowell accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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$14,408 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value sociology programs. Located in the midsize suburb of North Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMass Dartmouth are $14,408 a year.

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#9

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA
$11,139 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Westfield State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sociology students. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Westfield are $11,139 per year.

Full Sociology at Westfield State University Report

$14,677 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a fairly large student population.

UMass Boston undergraduate students pay an average of $14,677 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at UMass Boston accumulate an average of around $28,625 in student debt.

Full Sociology at University of Massachusetts - Boston Report

Best 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

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 25 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos.

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