by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 35 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $38,457. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boston U 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 U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 468 |
| International Relations & National Security | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Other Social Sciences | 103 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.