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 Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 86 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Northeastern. This makes it the #64 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.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern is $41,624. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern was $1,938 per credit hour 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 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Northeastern. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Northeastern in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 209 |
| Political Science & Government | 150 |
| International Relations & National Security | 80 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
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