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, and more. Also, learn how The Graduate Center ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at The Graduate Center was ranked #347 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #34 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The Graduate Center, CUNY handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in sociology from The Graduate Center. This makes it the #5 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at The Graduate Center paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from The Graduate Center in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The Graduate Center 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 The Graduate Center Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The Graduate Center are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at The Graduate Center, CUNY.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Urban Studies | 38 |
| Economics | 33 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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