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Brandeis was ranked #84 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 285 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 176 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Brandeis. This makes it the #15 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Brandeis University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Brandeis. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 93 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from Brandeis. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 93 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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 | 325 |
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 93 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| History | 38 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 32 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 30 |
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