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 2021:
- 300 new students began programs at Brown
- Ages range from 20-61, with a median age of 24
- 20% of students are international students, representing 18 countries
- 38% are students of color
- 42% are first-generation undergraduate and/or graduate-level students
Among all MSW students:
- 35% are students of color
- 53% have lived, worked or volunteered abroad
- Most common undergraduate majors include:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Political Science
Among all MPH students:
- 48% are students of color
- 52% have lived, worked or volunteered abroad
- Most common undergraduate majors include:
- Biology
- Psychology
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Anthropology
- International Studies
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
Statistics reflect the 2021-2022 academic year.