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Social Sciences Schools in New York

17,122 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Sciences major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of 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 14,528
Master’s Degree 1,883
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 353
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 353
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 353
Associate Degree 200
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 142
Post-Master’s Certificate 142
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7

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: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New York

In this state, there are 176,640 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New York

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $90,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

1,314 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

1,282 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#4

Queens College

Queens
811 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,538 after earning their degree at this institution. 41% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

778 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

750 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,683.

747 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Binghamton University grads earn an average salary of $56,213.

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
667 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

#9

Hunter College

New York
639 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $2,158.

541 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 26% $71,460
Political Science Professors 19% $103,150
Economics Professors 19% $110,710
Social Sciences Professors 18% $88,210
Sociology Professors 18% $79,180
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 18% $100,970
Geography Professors 15% $78,480
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $73,210
Economists 12% $101,740
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
Education 24,330
Psychology 15,415
Communication & Journalism 9,731
History 2,677
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,456
Library Science 481

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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