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Northeastern was ranked #73 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 382 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 401 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 85 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Northeastern. This makes it the #41 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #107 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 Northeastern University.
The social sciences program at Northeastern awarded 382 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 77 |
| Other Races | 38 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 229 |
| Political Science & Government | 135 |
| International Relations & National Security | 78 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 213 |
| History | 39 |
| English Language & Literature | 35 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
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