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, and more. In addition, we cover how Harvard ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Harvard is in the top 1% of the country for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Harvard. This makes it the #13 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 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 | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Harvard sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Harvard Online Learning page.
Of the 13 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Harvard, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 332 |
| General Social Sciences | 195 |
| Political Science & Government | 191 |
| International Relations & National Security | 171 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.