by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #26 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #610 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 610 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 32 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 64 of 75 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
The social sciences area of study at BSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 47 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bridgewater State University conferred 107 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #26 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU report a median salary of $45,155 a year. This is below $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $26,500 in student loans. This is below $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
