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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 35 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 364 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 382 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 85 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Northeastern. This makes it the #41 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The social sciences program at Northeastern awarded 364 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 84 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Northeastern does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Northeastern. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northeastern 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 | 209 |
| Political Science & Government | 150 |
| International Relations & National Security | 80 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 196 |
| English Language & Literature | 39 |
| History | 39 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.