by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #28 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Lowell as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #341 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 341 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 19 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 39 of 75 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 56 |
The social sciences area of study at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 53 |
| Economics | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #28 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,999 in student loans. This is below $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 56 |