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 Worcester State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #257 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 257 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,636 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
Learn more about Worcester State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Worcester State. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 7 |
| Urban Studies | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 1 |