Sociology Schools
In Boston, Massachusetts
Sociology faculty can choose to work at one of 7 sociology schools in Boston. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in sociology in the city of Boston, which encompasses sociology training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Sociology
- Bachelors degree in Sociology
- Masters degree in Sociology
- PhD degree in Sociology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Sociology Employment
| Boston | 690 |
| Massachusetts | 1,050 |
Exactly 690 of the 1,050 sociology professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Boston. Between 2006 and 2010, in Boston, there has been a 138% growth in the number of sociology professionals. As the employment for sociology professionals in Boston has increased, overall employment in Boston has also increased.
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Sociology employment growth
| 590 | 740 | 870 | 1,100 | 1,050 |
| 290 | 390 | 520 | 750 | 690 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Boston
Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Boston
| $68,085 | $74,580 | $66,310 | $71,530 | $70,050 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sociology in Boston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boston
As the number of sociology professionals in Boston has grown, salaries for sociology professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $70,050 per year was earned by sociology professionals in Boston. The average salary for sociology professionals in Boston was $68,085 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of sociology professionals in Boston is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Boston
10th percentile |
$39,540 |
25th percentile |
$51,410 |
50th percentile |
$66,830 |
75th percentile |
$85,210 |
90th percentile |
$103,880 |
Boston sociology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $66,830. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $39,540 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $103,880 per year.
Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Boston
Mental Health |
$41,308 |
Counseling |
$51,600 |
Sociology |
$70,050 |
Criminology |
$71,195 |
Sports Psychology |
$72,780 |
School Psychology |
$72,780 |
Forensic Psychology |
$75,720 |
Psychology |
$80,153 |
Organizational Psychology |
$89,020 |
On average sociology professionals in Boston earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Boston.
Educational Trends
Sociology schools in Boston
There are 7 accredited sociology schools in the city. Many of Boston's sociology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Sociology Programs Offered In Boston
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
Boston's sociology schools offer 12 sociology degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Boston
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
218 |
master |
21 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 251 |
Approximately 251 students graduated from sociology courses in 2010.