by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MHC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MHC as a strong choice for sociology, coming in at #168 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 168 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 12 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 25 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at MHC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mount Holyoke College conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
MHC ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 12 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 25 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MHC, sociology students accumulate a median of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $22,041, the typical median for all majors at MHC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,300 | $66,780 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
Learn more about MHC tuition and fees.
Every one of the 28 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from MHC were women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at MHC are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |