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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 290 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 310 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 327 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMass Boston. This makes it the #219 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 278 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 27 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from UMass Boston in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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 | 102 |
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 106 |
| Communication & Journalism | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 56 |
| History | 45 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 38 |
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