by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how BU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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BU is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. In particular, it placed #71 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $55,876 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, sociology students accumulate a median of $26,750 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from BU identified as women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at BU were Hispanic or Latino. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Boston University.