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General Social Sciences Schools in New York

1,114 students earned Social Sciences degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Social Sciences major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in New York

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 923
Associate Degree 138
Master’s Degree 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in New York

In this state, there are 104,720 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 1,656,480 nationwide.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in New York

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $84,940 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

318 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#2

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,465 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,377 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

#3

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,093. Graduates earn an average $38,085 after graduation.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,380 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,575.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,896. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#7

Touro College

New York
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,259. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at SUNY Empire. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#9

Adelphi University

Garden City
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#9

Utica College

Utica
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,452. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Social Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Statisticians 34% $90,500
Social Sciences Professors 18% $88,210
Sociologists 12% $62,680
Managers 10% $109,910
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Social Scientists 3% $82,460
Social Science Research Assistants 3% $44,230
Survey Researchers 1% $74,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Political Science & Government 3,785
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
Anthropology 908
Criminology 578
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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