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. In addition, we cover how Holy Cross ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Holy Cross was ranked #57 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 57 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Holy Cross go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,583 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Holy Cross paid an average of $1,876 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,050 | $60,050 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,750 | $17,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about Holy Cross tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Holy Cross. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at College of the Holy Cross.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 128 |
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.