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Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

66 students earned Sociology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 115th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Massachusetts

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.7%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Massachusetts

9,510 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Massachusetts

Sociology grads earn an average of $111,020 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 89% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,599. 66% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Sociology Careers in MA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 13% $75,600
Managers 7% $120,100
Sociologists -7% $95,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 701
International Relations & Security 575
Political Science & Government 168
Geography & Cartography 84
Criminology 66
Anthropology 59
Urban Studies 32
Other Social Sciences 23

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