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. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, NYU came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,666 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,131 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,499 for all social sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at NYU is $755 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at New York University.
Of the 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from NYU in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 548 |
| Political Science & Government | 244 |
| International Relations & National Security | 182 |
| Other Social Sciences | 88 |
| Sociology | 78 |
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