by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Brandeis University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Brandeis University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #284 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 284 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 36 of 75 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Brandeis University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 193 |
| Master’s | 89 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
The social sciences area of study at Brandeis University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 186 |
| Political Science and Government | 38 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brandeis University awarded 193 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Brandeis University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,818 a year. This is above $70,733, the median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,407 in student loans. This is below $25,653, the typical median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,408 | $67,082 |
| Fees | $998 | $998 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Brandeis University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 89 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 8 |
