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 Tufts ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Tufts is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #53 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tufts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,199 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tufts, sociology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Tufts University.
Of the 31 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Tufts, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 478 |
| Economics | 234 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Urban Studies | 26 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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