2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, sociology was ranked #27 in the country. In fact 38,475 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 82 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
Check out the sociology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the New England Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Massachusetts Amherst the most popular school in the New England Region for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 126 students majoring in sociology at UMass Amherst, 37% are male and 63% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from UMass Amherst carry an average student debt load of $23,227.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Connecticut State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in the New England Region . SCSU is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New Haven.
About 64% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 36% are male.
Sociology majors at SCSU take out an average of $24,260 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $241, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts - Boston is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 64% of the sociology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at UMass Boston accumulate an average of around $28,831 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Suffolk University is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 60 students majoring in sociology at Suffolk, 20% are male and 80% are female.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Suffolk take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,618.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bridgewater State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in the New England Region . Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 88% of the sociology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Bridgewater State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,623.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Boston College is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
Women make up 72% of the sociology majors at the school.
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University of Connecticut came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a very large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 35% are male.
Sociology majors at UCONN take out an average of $22,017 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $546.
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Worcester State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
Of the 52 students majoring in sociology at Worcester State, 19% are male and 81% are female.
Sociology majors at Worcester State take out an average of $21,158 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #9, Boston University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 17% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from Boston U carry an average student debt load of $22,148.
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University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. UNH is a large public school located in the suburb of Durham.
Women make up 59% of the sociology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UNH take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,404. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $363.
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Keene State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the distant town of Keene, Keene State is a public school with a small student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 16% are male.
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Harvard University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 69% of the sociology majors at the school.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT |
| 14 | Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT |
| 14 | Providence College | Providence, RI |
| 14 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA |
Best Sociology Colleges by State
Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,035 |
| Connecticut | 382 |
| New Hampshire | 140 |
| Maine | 120 |
| Rhode Island | 99 |
| Vermont | 59 |
Majors Related to Sociology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 26 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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