Social Sciences at Brown University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Brown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brown University is in Providence, RI.
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Studying Online at Brown University
Many students take online classes at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) studied exclusively online and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Brown University
Rankings can help you compare Brown University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 75 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 934 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #723 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 75 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 934 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #723 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Brown University
Those who finish Brown University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,444 |
| 2 years | $55,995 |
| 3 years | $72,137 |
| 4 years | $87,298 |
| 5 years | $103,662 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Brown University report median earnings of $87,298, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Brown University stands at $13,370.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Brown University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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