by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in other social sciences.
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Boston U was ranked #6 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for other social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Social Sciences Schools | 6 |
| Best Other Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in other social sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of other social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $48,243. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,414 for all other social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Other Social Sciences from Boston U in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in other social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its other social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other social sciences majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 468 |
| International Relations & National Security | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
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