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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Brown came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 445 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 356 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Brown. This makes it the #131 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Brown was $2,051 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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Of the 445 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Brown, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 82 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Brown does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brown Online Learning page.
Of the 35 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Brown, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Brown University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 237 |
| International Relations & National Security | 100 |
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 126 |
| English Language & Literature | 119 |
| History | 94 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 55 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 54 |
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