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. We've also included details on how Mt. Holyoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 184 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 125% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mt. Holyoke is $40,675. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mt. Holyoke paid an average of $1,997 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mt. Holyoke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Mount Holyoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 53 |
| Economics | 50 |
| International Relations & National Security | 28 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.