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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Boston College came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 558 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 663 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 77 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Boston College. This makes it the #45 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston College was $602 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 558 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston College, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 320 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Online degrees for the Boston College social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
Of the 91 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Boston College in 2021-2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Boston College.
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 | 440 |
| Political Science & Government | 173 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 188 |
| English Language & Literature | 112 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 111 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
| History | 76 |
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