Sociology bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 21 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · $19,000 federal debt$70,1212Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston · $27,000 federal debt$69,5853Northeastern UniversityBoston · $27,000 federal debt$69,5854Assumption UniversityWorcester · $27,000 federal debt$67,6355Brandeis UniversityWaltham · $27,000 federal debt$65,4816Clark UniversityWorcester · $23,569 federal debt$64,9887College of the Holy CrossWorcester · $26,449 federal debt$64,6428Boston UniversityBoston · $26,750 federal debt$63,7919Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley · $21,000 federal debt$62,31310Tufts UniversityMedford · $15,000 federal debt$61,719
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $182,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $146,190–$227,670
- State employment
- 10,630
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
19-3041Sociologists
- State median wage
- $106,530
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,880–$145,360
- State employment
- 250
- Projected growth
- +3.8%
- Annual openings
- 200
25-1067Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $96,790
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,420–$132,760
- State employment
- 580
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
25-1069Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- State median wage
- $98,260
- Middle 50% wage range
- $67,570–$163,800
- State employment
- 410
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $63,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,980–$71,700
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill | $70,121 | $19,000 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | Boston | $69,585 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Northeastern University | Boston | $69,585 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Assumption University | Worcester | $67,635 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Brandeis University | Waltham | $65,481 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Clark University | Worcester | $64,988 | $23,569 |
| 7 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | $64,642 | $26,449 |
| 8 | Boston University | Boston | $63,791 | $26,750 |
| 9 | Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley | $62,313 | $21,000 |
| 10 | Tufts University | Medford | $61,719 | $15,000 |
| 11 | American International College | Springfield | $61,173 | $33,750 |
| 12 | Suffolk University | Boston | $61,032 | $27,000 |
| 13 | Smith College | Northampton | $58,664 | $19,000 |
| 14 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston | $58,394 | $28,750 |
| 15 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $56,960 | $25,000 |
| 16 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell | $55,361 | $25,596 |
| 17 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $54,224 | $27,000 |
| 18 | Salem State University | Salem | $51,573 | $30,690 |
| 19 | Framingham State University | Framingham | $49,451 | $27,000 |
| 20 | Worcester State University | Worcester | $47,754 | $24,975 |
| 21 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams | $44,136 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sociology in Massachusetts
What do Sociology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 21 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $61,173 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 21 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Boston College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.