by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Brandeis ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Brandeis is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Brandeis. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brandeis is $42,477. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Brandeis University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Brandeis. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Brandeis in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 325 |
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
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