by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Harvard ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Harvard came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Harvard. This makes it the #13 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Harvard is $58,277. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Harvard University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Harvard. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 13 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Harvard, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 267 |
| General Social Sciences | 188 |
| Political Science & Government | 157 |
| International Relations & National Security | 149 |
| Anthropology | 47 |
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