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Sociology Schools in New York

2,937 students earned Sociology degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Sociology is the 26th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in New York

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,718
Master’s Degree 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 67
Associate Degree 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.8%
  • White: 31.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.1%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in New York

There are 18,080 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in New York

Sociology grads earn an average of $90,250 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Hunter College

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

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 33% of the teachers are full time.

#1

Lehman College

Bronx
248 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

In their early career, Lehman grads earn an average salary of $44,658. This public school has an average net price of $2,614. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Lehman.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#4

Queens College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,538 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Stony Brook University

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,119. 63% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

#7

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,613 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,779 a year. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

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

An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#10

York College

Jamaica
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
7,784 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. 33% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

#10

New York University

New York
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

Sociology Careers in NY

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Sociology Professors 18% $79,180
Sociologists 12% $62,680
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Political Science & Government 3,785
International Relations & Security 1,233
General Social Sciences 1,113
Anthropology 908
Criminology 578
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365

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