by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Smith ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Smith College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Smith is $22,673. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Smith, sociology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 Smith College.
All of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Smith in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Smith are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Economics | 52 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
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