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 UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #15 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UMass Boston. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #83 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 Boston is $36,019. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston, sociology students borrow a median amount of $28,750 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 University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Of the 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UMass Boston in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UMass Boston in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 141 |
| Political Science & Government | 93 |
| International Relations & National Security | 32 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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