by our College Data Analytics TeamJump to any of the following sections:
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Boston U came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 790 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 754 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 216 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #12 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 790 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Boston U. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 287 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 217 |
| Other Races | 65 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Boston U. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 129 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Boston University.
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 | 468 |
| International Relations & National Security | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Other Social Sciences | 103 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Archeology | 15 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,023 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 94 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 70 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.