by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in sociology at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #70 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 70 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 3 master’s degrees in sociology.
BU is not yet ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from BU identified as women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at BU were Hispanic or Latino. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 5 doctoral degrees in sociology.
BU is not currently ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 45 |