by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Brandeis ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Brandeis was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology 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 #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 54 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Brandeis. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,287 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Brandeis in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Brandeis sociology 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 4 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Brandeis in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Brandeis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 194 |
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
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