by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #114 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 114 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 21 of 43 |
Here is each degree level granted in sociology at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 106 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 106 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 21 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $53,721 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 61% of graduates 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
