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, and more. Also, learn how Wellesley ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Wellesley was ranked #69 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 #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 69 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Wellesley tuition and fees.
All of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 92 |
| Political Science & Government | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.