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2023 Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Sociology Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 66 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #115 most popular major in the state.

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 Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the sociology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Sociology

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for sociology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.

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#3

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brandeis University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

Suffolk University

Boston, MA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Suffolk University is a great place for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Northeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for sociology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #7 on this year’s Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Sociology Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 28
Rhode Island 3
New Hampshire 6

One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Anthropology 1,446

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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