Social Sciences at Boston University
Every social sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the social sciences program at Boston University stacks up to those at other schools.Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 32,718.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Boston U Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Social Sciences (1 - 4 Years)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
Boston U Social Sciences Rankings
There were 37 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Boston U
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Boston University.
Boston U Social Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 59 |
| International Students | 152 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
The following social sciences concentations are available at Boston University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Boston University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 171 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
Related Majors
- History
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Boston University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 20,070 | $74,510 |
| Managers | 8,660 | $131,450 |
| Statisticians | 3,090 | $108,670 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 2,040 | $55,310 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Cmcnicoll at English Wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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