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Sociology at Brandeis University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at Brandeis University
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.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at Brandeis University

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).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Sociology majors at Brandeis University

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).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Brandeis University

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).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Sociology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Brandeis University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Brandeis University

*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

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