Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 28 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 891 recent graduates. Graduates in Massachusetts earn $38,066 on average within two years — 20% above the national average of $31,633, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Boston College graduates earn $43,426 while Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates earn $31,305 — a $12,121 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MA

$38,066

MA Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Massachusetts

Public Schools (10)

$33,592

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (17)

$40,560

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $6,968 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Sociology Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked by Earnings

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private

$43,426

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,212

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 15.7%

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$35,954

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,380

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 5.7%

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MA ·

$35,954

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,380

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: N/A

Assumption University

Worcester, MA · Private

$43,426

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 86.5%

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,477

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 35.3%

Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private

$24,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,803

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 41.7%

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA · Private

$42,458

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,474

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 21.1%

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$42,309

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,033

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 10.8%

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private

Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private

$55,693

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,199

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 10.1%

#11

American International College

Springfield, MA · Private

Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private

$41,007

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,758

Graduates: 81

Acceptance: 84.7%

#13

Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private

$35,416

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,673

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 19.7%

#14

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,019

Graduates: 92

Acceptance: 83.0%

#15

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$36,117

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,845

Graduates: 126

Acceptance: 57.8%

#16

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private

$56,641

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $58,277

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 3.5%

#17

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,944

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 85.2%

#18

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public

$33,637

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,668

Graduates: 68

Acceptance: 89.2%

#19

Salem State University

Salem, MA · Public

$36,149

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,767

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 95.6%

#20

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · Public

$30,499

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,803

Graduates: 78

Acceptance: 84.9%

#21

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,306

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 89.9%

#22

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA · Public

$31,828

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,798

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 92.3%

#23

Curry College

Milton, MA · Private

Stonehill College

Easton, MA · Private

$40,461

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,895

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 72.6%

#25

Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,389

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 66.0%

#26

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · Private

$31,305

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 71.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Massachusetts?

Boston College ranks #1 for Sociology in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of $43,426 within two years of graduation. There are 28 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Sociology graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $38,066 within two years of graduation. This is 20% above the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Massachusetts?

Harvard University is the most selective Sociology program in Massachusetts with an acceptance rate of 3.5%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 60.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $40,560 vs $33,592 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 17 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Science $83,997 Computer Engineering $80,525 Applied Mathematics $79,258 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $77,562 Chemical Engineering $70,218 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $66,917 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,613 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,172

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.