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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Tufts came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 470 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 501 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 353 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Tufts. This makes it the #5 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #123 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tufts was $2,212 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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Of the 470 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Tufts in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% 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 Tufts University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 269 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Online degrees for the Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at Tufts awarded 299 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 98 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Tufts 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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 383 |
| Economics | 231 |
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 29 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 77 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 65 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 44 |
| English Language & Literature | 37 |
| History | 34 |
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