by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU highly for social sciences, coming in at #134 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 134 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 75 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 657 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 75 |
| Master’s | 192 |
| Doctoral | 37 |
The social sciences field at BU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 385 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 203 |
| Political Science and Government | 152 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 108 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Archeology | 12 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 657 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
BU is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $67,370 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,300 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 94 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 239 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 183 |
| Other Races | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 75 undergraduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
BU is not currently ranked for social sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 192 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 37 |
