by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Brandeis University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Brandeis University among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #91 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 91 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 18 of 43 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at Brandeis University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brandeis University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Brandeis University holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University report a median salary of $50,018 a year. This is lower than $70,733, the median for all majors at Brandeis University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,653, the typical median for all majors at Brandeis University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,408 | $67,082 |
| Fees | $998 | $998 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Brandeis University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 2 |
