by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Brown University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Brown University highly for social sciences, ranked #10 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 10 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 75 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 651 |
| Master’s | 139 |
| Doctoral | 57 |
The social sciences field at Brown University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 264 |
| Social Sciences, General | 189 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 178 |
| Political Science and Government | 73 |
| Sociology | 59 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 26 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 16 |
| Archeology | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Brown University handed out 651 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Brown University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,298 a year. This is below $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brown University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $13,370 in student loans. This is above $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 102 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 63 |
Graduate study is also available at Brown University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 139 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 57 |
