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. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $36,845. 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 UMass Amherst, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 126 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UMass Amherst in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UMass Amherst. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 445 |
| Political Science & Government | 215 |
| Anthropology | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| International Relations & National Security | 31 |
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