Sociology at Stonehill College

Stonehill's sociology program generates first-year earnings of $32,057—about $5,500 below the Massachusetts median and $2,000 below the national average. Among the 42 Massachusetts schools offering this degree, Stonehill lands in the 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten comparable programs in the state deliver better initial outcomes. The gap widens when you look at top Massachusetts performers like Boston College ($48,091) or even mid-tier options that clear $40,000.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $27,000, borrowing sits near both state and national medians, and the 0.84 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than one year's salary. That's manageable compared to many liberal arts programs. However, **the sample size here is tiny—under 30 graduates**—which means one or two unusually high or low earners could swing these numbers significantly. Small cohorts make it harder to predict what your student's experience would actually look like.

For a private college charging private tuition, these earnings don't inspire confidence. If your child is set on sociology at a Massachusetts private school and financial aid brings the cost down substantially, Stonehill might work. But families paying close to sticker price should ask hard questions about return on investment, especially when Massachusetts public universities might deliver similar or better outcomes at half the cost.