by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Suffolk ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Suffolk. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Suffolk is $37,758. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Suffolk, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Suffolk University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Suffolk. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Suffolk in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Economics | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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