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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Suffolk. This makes it the #232 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #172 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 Suffolk University.
Of the 135 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Suffolk in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Suffolk in 2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 117 |
| English Language & Literature | 19 |
| History | 14 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1 |
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