by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The social sciences major at UMass Boston is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 3 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from UMass Boston in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 102 |
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.