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 was ranked #51 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 51 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $47,859. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 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 | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Tufts in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 383 |
| Economics | 231 |
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Urban Studies | 29 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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