Sociology at Harvard University
Every sociology school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the sociology program at Harvard University stacks up to those at other schools.Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and approximately 30,391 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Sociology section at the bottom of this page.
Harvard Sociology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
- Master’s Degree in Sociology
Harvard Sociology Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in sociology, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology Student Demographics at Harvard
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Harvard University.
Harvard Sociology Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in sociology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Sociology
Sociology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Harvard University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 18 |
Related Majors
- General Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Political Science & Government
- Economics
- International Relations & National Security
Careers That Sociology Grads May Go Into
A degree in sociology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Harvard University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 8,660 | $131,450 |
| Sociology Professors | 730 | $85,270 |
| Sociologists | 120 | $111,020 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Elisa.rolle under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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