by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northeastern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northeastern University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #107 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 107 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 21 of 75 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 408 |
| Master’s | 101 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
This social sciences field at Northeastern University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 256 |
| Political Science and Government | 150 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 61 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 13 |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 408 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Northeastern University is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University report a median salary of $71,794 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $23,801 in student loans. This is lower than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 95 |
| Other Races | 33 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northeastern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 101 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
