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. In addition, we cover how Smith ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Smith College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Smith is $35,252. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Smith paid an average of $1,910 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,310 | $21,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,352 | $2,352 |
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All of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Smith in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Smith 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 Smith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Smith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| Economics | 43 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.