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 #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 246 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 217 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $35,408. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hunter, sociology students borrow a median amount of $10,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Hunter College.
The sociology program at Hunter awarded 246 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to 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 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Hunter in 2021 were women.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 123 |
| Political Science & Government | 105 |
| Urban Studies | 90 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
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