Sociology at Assumption University

Assumption's sociology graduates start at $37,279—beating three-quarters of sociology programs nationwide but landing squarely in the middle of Massachusetts schools. Given that the state's top sociology programs (Boston College, Tufts, Brandeis) command $45,000-$48,000 starting salaries, families need to understand they're paying similar debt ($27,000 matches the state median) for mid-tier Massachusetts outcomes.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72 is actually healthy for a social science degree, representing less than a year's salary to repay. Compare that favorably to the typical humanities graduate who often faces ratios above 1.0. The relatively manageable debt load reflects Assumption's accessible admission rate (87%) and reasonable cost structure, though with only 19% of students receiving Pell grants, this isn't primarily serving lower-income families.

The critical caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, making these numbers less reliable than programs with larger samples. A single year's cohort heading to graduate school or nonprofit work could skew things dramatically. If your child is serious about sociology and considering Assumption, the program appears solid but unremarkable within Massachusetts. For families paying out-of-state tuition or taking on significant private loans, you'd want compelling non-financial reasons to choose this over other Bay State options that produce similar or better outcomes at comparable debt levels.