2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 2,937 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, sociology is the #26 most popular major in New York.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 79 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York
Check out the sociology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.
Top 15% Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Lehman College the most popular school in New York for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lehman is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Bronx.
Of the 248 students majoring in sociology at Lehman, 13% are male and 87% are female.
Sociology majors at Lehman take out an average of $16,408 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Hunter College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in New York. Hunter is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.
About 85% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 15% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from Hunter carry an average student debt load of $14,622.
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Out of the 79 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Albany landed the # 3 spot on the list. UAlbany is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Albany.
About 67% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 33% are male.
On average, sociology graduates from UAlbany take out $22,770 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $246, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Queens College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in New York. QC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Queens.
Of the 180 students majoring in sociology at QC, 19% are male and 81% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at QC accumulate an average of around $16,449 in student debt.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University at Buffalo is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 70% of the sociology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at University at Buffalo accumulate an average of around $19,366 in student debt.
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Stony Brook University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.
Of the 150 students majoring in sociology at SUNY Stony Brook, 25% are male and 75% are female.
On average, sociology graduates from SUNY Stony Brook take out $20,059 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #7, SUNY New Paltz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of New Paltz, SUNY New Paltz is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 117 students majoring in sociology at SUNY New Paltz, 20% are male and 80% are female.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.
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With a ranking of #8, York College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Jamaica, York is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 78 students majoring in sociology at York, 27% are male and 73% are female.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at York take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,256.
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The City College of New York landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the city of New York, CCNY is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 22% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at CCNY accumulate an average of around $14,236 in student debt.
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Cornell University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.
Women make up 75% of the sociology majors at the school.
On average, sociology graduates from Cornell take out $13,565 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Binghamton University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 69% of the sociology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Binghamton University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,055.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY |
| 13 | New York University | New York, NY |
| 14 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 15 | Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
Best Sociology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 867 |
| Maryland | 449 |
| New Jersey | 543 |
| District of Columbia | 138 |
| Delaware | 66 |
Sociology Related Majors
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Sociology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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