by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in sociology at University of Massachusetts-Boston. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Massachusetts-Boston among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #265 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 265 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 14 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 33 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 7 master’s degrees in sociology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston has not been ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were White. Roughly 43% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 4 doctoral degrees in sociology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston has not been ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were White. Roughly 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-Boston with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 42 |