by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Boston College came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Boston College. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $48,091. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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The sociology program at Boston College awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Boston College in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 440 |
| Political Science & Government | 173 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.