by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Massachusetts-Boston among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #263 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 263 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 14 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 32 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 14 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 32 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,126 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston, sociology students accumulate a median of $28,750 in student loans. This is above $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
