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 UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UMass Boston. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,569 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UMass Boston in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UMass Boston in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 102 |
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Archeology | 7 |
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