by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Cornell came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 17 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Cornell. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,709 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, sociology students borrow a median amount of $37,274 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Cornell. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Cornell. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 280 |
| Political Science & Government | 157 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.