by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Boston College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Boston College highly for social sciences, placing at #29 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 29 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 75 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 590 |
| Master’s | 92 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This social sciences area of study at Boston College covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 460 |
| Political Science and Government | 183 |
| Sociology | 59 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College awarded 590 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Boston College is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Boston College report a median salary of $84,235 a year. This is below $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Boston College, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,333 in student loans. This is higher than $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 342 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 82 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Graduate study is also available at Boston College. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 92 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
