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. In addition, we cover how MCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at MCLA was ranked #356 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #24 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 344 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 356 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,631 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MCLA paid an average of $416 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $43 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Fees | $10,854 | $10,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,634 | $14,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MCLA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MCLA 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 MCLA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 4 |
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