by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Massachusetts-Boston as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #506 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 506 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 28 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 56 of 75 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 222 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
The social sciences field at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 82 |
| Political Science and Government | 66 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 29 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Social Sciences, General | 15 |
| Archeology | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 222 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Massachusetts-Boston holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #23 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,254 a year. This is lower than $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston, social sciences students accumulate a median of $26,232 in student loans. This is lower than $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 25 |
