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. We've also included details on how UMass Dartmouth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology & anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology & anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools | 17 |
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Sociology & Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,388 a year. This is higher than $28,378, which is the national median for all sociology & anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Dartmouth paid an average of $1,295 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $606 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,940 | $17,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,772 | $1,772 |
Learn more about UMass Dartmouth tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of sociology & anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in sociology & anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Dartmouth does not offer an online option for its sociology & anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Dartmouth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology & anthropology majors at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Economics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.