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 Lehman ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Lehman was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehman College handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 248 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehman is $42,710. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehman paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 190 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Lehman in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Lehman 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 Lehman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Lehman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 85 |
| Political Science & Government | 45 |
| Economics | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.