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 Holy Cross ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Holy Cross was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Holy Cross is $34,474. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Holy Cross, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,449 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at College of the Holy Cross.
The sociology program at Holy Cross awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 140 |
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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