Social Sciences at Suffolk University
If you are interested in studying social sciences, you may want to check out the program at Suffolk University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Suffolk is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 6,830.
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.
Suffolk Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
Suffolk Social Sciences Rankings
There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #172 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Suffolk
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Suffolk University.
Suffolk Social Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a social sciences master's degree from Suffolk, 73% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
If you plan to be a social sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Suffolk University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 10 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Economics | 1 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
Related Majors
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 Suffolk 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 Oxymoron under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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