by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Brown University compares to other colleges that offer general social sciences.
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Brown University is in the top 5% of the country for general social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the most recent reporting year, Brown University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 22% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University are White. About 35% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of general social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences master’s degree graduates at Brown University were White. Roughly 34% 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 master’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Brown University were White. Roughly 75% 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 doctoral in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general social sciences majors at Brown University.
This general social sciences program at Brown University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 189 |
Brown University awarded 189 degrees in research methodology and quantitative methods recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).