by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Framingham State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Framingham State was ranked #345 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #23 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 345 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Framingham State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Framingham State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,885 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Framingham State is $229 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Framingham State paid an average of $753 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $500 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,784 | $13,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,380 | $2,380 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Framingham State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Framingham State 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 Framingham State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Framingham State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
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