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Sociology in Massachusetts

Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Massachusetts

12,430 people in the state and 696,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Sociology.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Sociology grad in the state is $174,663, compared to a typical salary of $143,279 nationwide.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Sociology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,562 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Sociology Careers in MA

Some of the careers Sociology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Social Science Research Assistants 5% $41,630
Sociologists 3% $74,866
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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