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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Brown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Brown is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 109% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Brown in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Brown does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 10 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Brown, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 237 |
| International Relations & National Security | 100 |
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.