Best sociology colleges in Massachusetts

Sociology bachelor graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $49,036 3 years after graduation. This places Massachusetts graduate earnings in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, sociology graduates earn 24% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our sociology rankings cover 17 of the 24 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 79% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Massachusetts | #19 in Sociology nationally

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Economic score 3.19

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Cost $39,090

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,722

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 92%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Massachusetts | #64 in Sociology nationally

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 5.34

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Cost $27,779

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,876

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 89%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Massachusetts | #74 in Sociology nationally

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Economic score 5.78

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Cost $19,500

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,257

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 98%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Massachusetts | #80 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 6.09

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Cost $21,846

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,721

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Massachusetts | #95 in Sociology nationally

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

Economic score 7.01

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Cost $35,123

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,693

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Massachusetts | #101 in Sociology nationally

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, Massachusetts

Economic score 7.25

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Cost $39,310

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $57,078

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 93%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Massachusetts | #141 in Sociology nationally

Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts

Economic score 9.11

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Cost $31,087

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,843

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 88%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Massachusetts | #144 in Sociology nationally

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 9.28

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Cost $27,882

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,264

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Massachusetts | #161 in Sociology nationally

Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts

Economic score 9.89

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Cost $29,646

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,507

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Massachusetts | #163 in Sociology nationally

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Economic score 10.09

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Cost $15,325

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,795

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Massachusetts | #189 in Sociology nationally

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts

Economic score 12.09

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Cost $35,439

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,018

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 90%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Massachusetts | #193 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 12.47

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Cost $17,642

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,126

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Massachusetts | #194 in Sociology nationally

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 12.56

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Cost $28,521

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,859

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 90%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Massachusetts | #203 in Sociology nationally

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Economic score 13.73

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $29,264

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,963

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Massachusetts | #251 in Sociology nationally

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

Economic score 25.57

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,359

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,212

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Massachusetts | #253 in Sociology nationally

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Economic score 25.94

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Cost $31,444

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,798

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Massachusetts | #280 in Sociology nationally

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts

Economic score 49.51

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $17,874

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,642

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in sociology in Massachusetts?

Years

19 year

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in sociology in Massachusetts is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 19 year.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in sociology earn in Massachusetts?

Salary

$49,036

The median bachelor's degree in sociology graduate earns $49,036 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in sociology cost in Massachusetts?

Net cost

$25,542

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in sociology is $25,542. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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