Social Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in Boston, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #56 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #495 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #513 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #56 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #495 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #513 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,582 |
| 2 years | $40,936 |
| 3 years | $44,893 |
| 4 years | $53,254 |
| 5 years | $62,345 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $53,254, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston is $26,232.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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