Sociology at Boston College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, consider the program at Boston College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 sociology graduations were recorded at Boston College.
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Studying Online at Boston College
Many students take online classes at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Boston College
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston College’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 543 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 543 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Boston College
Graduates of Boston College’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,212 |
| 2 years | $43,426 |
| 3 years | $53,815 |
| 4 years | $70,722 |
| 5 years | $83,459 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Boston College earn a median of $70,722, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Boston College is $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Boston College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Boston College are 76% women (45) and 24% men (14).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 52 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Boston College, 79% were women (41) and 21% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 60% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, higher than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Boston College
Among the 5 master’s sociology graduates at Boston College, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Sociology Doctoral Program at Boston College
Among the 2 doctoral sociology degrees awarded at Boston College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Boston College
The Sociology program at Boston College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 59 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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