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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Brown came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 356 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 438 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Brown. This makes it the #131 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #41 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 Brown University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 356 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Brown. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Of the 33 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Brown, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 214 |
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| International Relations & National Security | 39 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| Other Social Sciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 112 |
| English Language & Literature | 101 |
| History | 91 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 50 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 36 |
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