by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for other social sciences, coming in at #6 out of 38 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Social Sciences Schools | 6 of 38 |
| Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 4 |
| Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 7 |
The following degree levels are offered in other social sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 75 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in other social sciences.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering other social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Other Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU report a median salary of $61,389 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of other social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of other social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 48% 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 other social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BU conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences, other recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 75 undergraduate certificate degrees in other social sciences.
BU is not currently ranked for other social sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of other social sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of other social sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU were White. About 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 other 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 |
BU awarded 75 undergraduate certificate degrees in social sciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).