by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in sociology at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #115 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 115 of 555 |
| 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 5 master’s degrees in sociology.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from UMass Amherst identified as women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 60% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 4 doctoral degrees in sociology.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% 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 doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 106 |