Social Sciences at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Boston College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston College sits in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Boston College
Use these rankings to compare Boston College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 934 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #35 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #71 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #902 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 934 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #35 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #71 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #902 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Boston College
Students who complete Boston College’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,642 |
| 2 years | $60,451 |
| 3 years | $68,886 |
| 4 years | $84,235 |
| 5 years | $102,779 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Boston College report median earnings of $84,235, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Boston College stands at $18,333.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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