by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northeastern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #81 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 81 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 43 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $49,859 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, sociology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Northeastern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
