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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 649 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 754 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 741 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 216 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #12 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Boston University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 754 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 283 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 209 |
| Other Races | 57 |
Of the 216 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Boston U in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 145 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 452 |
| International Relations & National Security | 278 |
| Political Science & Government | 153 |
| Other Social Sciences | 78 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Archeology | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,022 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 101 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 74 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 57 |
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