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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #483 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #27 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 474 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 483 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #86 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
Learn more about UMass Lowell tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMass Lowell. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UMass Lowell does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 - Lowell with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
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 | 63 |
| Political Science & Government | 28 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 94 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 87 |
| History | 34 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 8 |
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