by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU highly for social sciences, coming in at #118 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 118 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 76 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 657 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 75 |
| Master’s | 192 |
| Doctoral | 37 |
The social sciences field at BU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 385 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 203 |
| Political Science and Government | 152 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 108 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Archeology | 12 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 192 master’s degrees in social sciences.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 53% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 101 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 37 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 65% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 657 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 75 |