Sociology at Brandeis University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Brandeis University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brandeis University is located in Waltham, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 sociology degrees were granted at Brandeis University.
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Studying Online at Brandeis University
Distance learning is available at Brandeis University. Among 5,205 students, 401 (8%) studied exclusively online and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Brandeis University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brandeis University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 43 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #503 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 43 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #503 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Brandeis University
Those who finish Brandeis University’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,477 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $46,669 |
| 4 years | $50,018 |
| 5 years | $63,066 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Brandeis University earn a median of $50,018, compared with $70,733 for all Brandeis University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Brandeis University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Sociology graduates at Brandeis University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Brandeis University are 80% women (28) and 20% men (7).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Brandeis University
Among the 30 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 77% were women (23) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, lower than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Brandeis University
Of the 3 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Sociology Doctoral Program at Brandeis University
Among the 2 doctoral sociology degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Brandeis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Brandeis University
This Sociology program at Brandeis University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 35 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Brandeis University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.