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Overview for Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 41 Massachusetts Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA
 38
(12.7%)
Less Selective$15,510 
Framingham State College
Framingham, MA
 59
(9.4%)
Moderately Selective$12,224 
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
 56
(8.4%)
Highly Selective$38,180 
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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
 87
(7.6%)
Moderately Selective$18,561 
Clark University
Worcester, MA
 31
(6.3%)
Moderately Selective$34,220 
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
 45
(5.4%)
Highly Selective$37,294 
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
 14
(4.8%)
Moderately Selective$38,549 
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Smith College
Northampton, MA
 29
(4.1%)
Highly Selective$36,058 
Wheaton College
Norton, MA
 15
(4.1%)
Highly Selective$38,980 
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
 18
(3.9%)
Moderately Selective$28,350 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.