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. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 152 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 246 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Hunter. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hunter is $30,246. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hunter was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about Hunter tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 188 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Hunter. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Hunter. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hunter are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 165 |
| Political Science & Government | 113 |
| Urban Studies | 83 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.