by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in sociology at Brown University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 15 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Brown University as a strong choice for sociology, coming in at #10 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 10 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 43 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brown University handed out 7 master’s degrees in sociology.
Brown University has not been ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at Brown University were White. About 29% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brown University awarded 13 doctoral degrees in sociology.
Brown University holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Brown University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% 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 doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Brown University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 39 |