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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for engineering majors, Brown came in at #15. 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 92 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 72 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Brown. This makes it the #148 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2021, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Brown University.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 72 engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Brown, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Engineering 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 |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 142 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 43 |
| Engineering Physics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 300 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 178 |
| Physical Sciences | 130 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 32 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 8 |
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