by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMass Amherst compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #110 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 106 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $53,721 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from UMass Amherst identified as women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.