by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how BU compares to other colleges that offer other social sciences.
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BU holds a strong position among schools offering other social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 42 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in other social sciences.
Other Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU report a median salary of $61,389 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of other social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of other social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in other social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the other social sciences majors at Boston University.
This other social sciences program at BU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, Other | 108 |
BU conferred 108 degrees in social sciences, other in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).