Here is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Lowell as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #337 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 337 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 19 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 39 of 76 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 56 |
The social sciences area of study at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 53 |
| Economics | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 56 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
In the most recent graduating class, 66% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 53 |