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    Sociology

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    Providence, USMSIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $65,656.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    10
    Cohort
    students
    8
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Sociology at Brown University is a 8-credit, 9-month, in-person MS program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $65,656 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year terminal program training students in advanced quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection and analysis, with tracks in qualitative, spatial, and demographic analysis. Focuses on applications in market research, policy, and social sciences.

    Focus: coursework
    Top 20 U.S. News & World Report 2021
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Recommended, but not required (PhD); Required (older info for Master's); no minimum stated
    TOEFL
    required
    Min recommended minimum score for admission consideration is 577 on the paper-based test and 90 on the Internet-based test
    IELTS
    required
    Min recommended minimum overall band score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT extension if eligible

    $33,180.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sociology at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sociology at Brown University is $65,656 across 8 required credits.
    Is Sociology at Brown University online or in-person?
    Sociology at Brown University is offered in-person.
    How long does Sociology at Brown University take to complete?
    Sociology at Brown University is structured around 9 months and 8 credits.
    Is Sociology at Brown University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Sociology at Brown University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Sociology at Brown University cohort?
    Sociology at Brown University typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.