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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 209 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Suffolk. This makes it the #232 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #172 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Suffolk paid an average of $1,318 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,812 | $44,812 |
| Fees | $568 | $568 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,562 | $19,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,098 | $2,098 |
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Of the 128 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Suffolk, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Suffolk 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 Suffolk Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Suffolk in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Suffolk 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Economics | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 165 |
| English Language & Literature | 18 |
| History | 10 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 4 |
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