by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in sociology at Northeastern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #81 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 81 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 43 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University handed out 6 master’s degrees in sociology.
Northeastern University 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 | $62,826 | $62,826 |
| Fees | $174 | $174 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University awarded 6 doctoral degrees in sociology.
Northeastern University has not been ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northeastern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 22 |