by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Suffolk University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Suffolk University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #405 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 405 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 24 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 48 of 75 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Suffolk University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 109 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This social sciences area of study at Suffolk University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 59 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 24 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Criminology | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Suffolk University conferred 109 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Suffolk University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Suffolk University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,676 a year. This is below $72,013, the median for all majors at Suffolk University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Suffolk University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $26,997 in student loans. This is above $26,670, the typical median for all majors at Suffolk University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,242 | $46,954 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Suffolk University are White. About 57% of graduates fell into 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Suffolk University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
