Our Student Body
You’ll move through your master’s program with a cohort of fellow students, a passionate and driven group of scholars dedicated to creating positive social change and advancing public health solutions.
Among the full Brown School cohort that began in fall 2020:
- 243 new students began programs at Brown (170 MSW, 59 MPH, 9 Dual MSW/MPH, 5 Dual MSW/MSP)
- Ages range from 20-58, with a median age of 23
- 11% of students are international students, representing 14 countries
- 37% are students of color
- 41% are first-generation undergraduate and/or graduate-level students
- 16% are service corps alumni (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps, City Year, Teach for America)
Among all MSW students:
- 35% are students of color
- 45% have lived, worked or volunteered abroad
- Most common undergraduate majors include:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Political Science
Among all MPH students:
- 46% are students of color
- 71% have lived, worked or volunteered abroad
- Most common undergraduate majors include:
- Biology
- Psychology
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Anthropology
- International Studies
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
Statistics reflect the 2020-2021 academic year.
