by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Suffolk ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Suffolk. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Suffolk is $37,802. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Suffolk, sociology students borrow a median amount of $57,091 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Suffolk paid an average of $1,318 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 | $44,812 | $44,812 |
| Fees | $568 | $568 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,562 | $19,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,098 | $2,098 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Suffolk. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Suffolk 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 Suffolk Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Suffolk in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Suffolk University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| Economics | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.