by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Barnard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Barnard was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 56 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Barnard College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Barnard is $48,215. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Barnard paid an average of $2,136 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,078 | $64,078 |
| Fees | $2,168 | $2,168 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,582 | $20,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
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All of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Barnard in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Barnard does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Barnard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Barnard College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 92 |
| Political Science & Government | 70 |
| Urban Studies | 34 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
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