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Social Sciences in Massachusetts

Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

263 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 103rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 198
Associate Degree 50
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Master’s Degree 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 42,090 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 1,656,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $80,210, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $19,500. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,665 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,563. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,762 Total Students

A typical student attending MassBay Community College will pay a net price of $7,306. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#4

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,200 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,468. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,642.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at AIC. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,595.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,448 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,821.

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#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,090. 53% of students get financical aid.

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Social Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Social Science Research Assistants 6% $50,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 3,398
Political Science & Government 1,923
International Relations & Security 1,150
Sociology 1,035
Anthropology 316
Geography & Cartography 181
Other Social Sciences 105
Urban Studies 47

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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