Here is an overview of this program at Brown University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Brown University among the top schools in the country for general social sciences, ranked #4 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 4 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 2 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general social sciences at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 112 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brown University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University are White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Brown University conferred 69 bachelor’s completions in research methodology and quantitative methods in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
Graduate study is also available at Brown University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences | 112 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Social Sciences | 8 |