by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #20 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MCLA highly for sociology, ranked #467 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 467 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 20 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 43 of 43 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at MCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
MCLA ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 20 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 43 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 379 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MCLA earn a median of $39,449 a year. This is below $45,114, the median for all majors at MCLA.
To complete a bachelor’s at MCLA, sociology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,453, the typical median for all majors at MCLA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Fees | $11,406 | $11,406 |
Read more about MCLA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at MCLA are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
