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Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis with Concentration in Information Ethics For Social Analysis (STEM) Northeastern University - Boston Campus Northeastern University - Boston Campus, USA

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USD 46272

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 100 Waived

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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85

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis is an interdisciplinary, flexible, and innovative degree that focuses on quantitative research methods for social analysis strategies and techniques. The program seeks to educate ambitious social scientists and analysts primed to deploy computational tools for social analysis and tackle social science questions of equity, hierarchy, social organization, and social systems. Students in this degree program will have the opportunity to gain advanced training in statistical analysis and research methodology, including data analytics in the social sciences; computational social science; network analysis in the social sciences; statistical methods in the social sciences; information ethics; geospatial analysis; and the digital humanities. Students will also have the opportunity to incorporate a range of graduate certificate programs into the master’s degree. This knowledge, coupled with various co-op opportunities, will position students to enter the labor force with a competitive advantage.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jul 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    85 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    46272

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 100 Waived

    Application Fee
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    19580 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

     

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate Merit based scholarship-prestigious Dean’s Scholarship
    Northeastern National Scholarships
    Graduate Merit scholarships by college
    Undergraduate Merit based scholarship-prestigious Dean’s Scholarship: All fall first-year applicants who apply for undergraduate admission to Northeastern no later than the Regular Decision deadline of January 1 are considered.

    Northeastern National Scholarships-Awarded to admitted students who are designated as National Merit Finalists and list Northeastern University–Boston as their first-choice college with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by the priority deadline (April 11, 2025).

    Note: Students can receive only one of the above scholarships. These awards are not available to students in the Northeastern London double degree program.

    LINK: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/cost-financial-aid/merit-scholarships/

    Merit scholarships by college
    you may be considered for merit-based scholarships through your chosen college. To be considered for these awards, you must submit your application for admission by the application deadline.

     

        Bouvé College of Health Sciences
        College of Arts, Media and Design
        College of Engineering
        College of Professional Studies
        College of Science
        College of Social Sciences and Humanities
        D’Amore-McKim School of Business
        Khoury College of Computer Sciences
        School of Law

    Please note that scholarship eligibility criteria may vary depending on the scholarship and the program or college, and awards are managed by individual academic departments—not the Office of Student Financial Services. If you have questions regarding merit-based scholarships for graduate programs, please contact the department, college, or school to which you are applying or are currently enrolled.
    LINK: https://graduate.northeastern.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships/
    Undergraduate Merit based scholarship-prestigious Dean’s Scholarship: up to $28,000 annually
    Northeastern National Scholarships-Competitive merit-based award (exact amount not specified); replaces other Northeastern merit awards
    Graduate Merit scholarships by college: varies

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