by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Mt. Holyoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mt. Holyoke, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Mount Holyoke College.
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Mt. Holyoke in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 28 |
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
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