by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Columbia is in the top 1% of the country for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Columbia. This makes it the #11 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $58,541. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Columbia in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Columbia sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from Columbia. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 535 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| General Social Sciences | 179 |
| International Relations & National Security | 154 |
| Other Social Sciences | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.