by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brandeis University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Brandeis University is in the top 15% of the country for sociology. Specifically, it ranked #82 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brandeis University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University report a median salary of $50,018 a year. This is lower than $70,733, the median for all majors at Brandeis University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,653, the typical median for all majors at Brandeis University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,408 | $67,082 |
| Fees | $998 | $998 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were White. About 40% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from Brandeis University were women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were Hispanic or Latino. About 33% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in sociology from Brandeis University were women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Brandeis University were White. Roughly 100% 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 doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Brandeis University.