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Brandeis was ranked #83 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 248 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 272 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 176 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Brandeis. This makes it the #15 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 248 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Brandeis. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Brandeis social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brandeis Online Learning page.
Of the 78 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Brandeis in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Brandeis University.
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 | 194 |
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 63 |
| History | 46 |
| English Language & Literature | 45 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 32 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 24 |
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