Social Sciences at Northeastern University
If you plan to study social sciences, take a look at what Northeastern University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Northeastern is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 22,905. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 students received their master's degree in social sciences.
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.
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Northeastern Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences
Northeastern Social Sciences Rankings
There were 10 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Northeastern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northeastern University.
Northeastern Social Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
The following social sciences concentations are available at Northeastern University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Northeastern University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 62 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
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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 Northeastern 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 (User:Piotrus) under License
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