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Social Sciences at SUNY New Paltz

190 Bachelor's Degrees
#320 Overall Quality
Here, 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. We've also included details on how SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.

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Social Sciences Degrees Available at SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz Social Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #28 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 312
Best Social Sciences Schools 320

During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from SUNY New Paltz Cost?

$8,524 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$13,479 Average Student Debt

SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,070 $16,980
Fees $1,454 $1,454
Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240
On Campus Room and Board $15,896 $15,896
On Campus Other Expenses $3,700 $3,700

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SUNY New Paltz Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 190 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from SUNY New Paltz. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 47
White 96
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 16

Does SUNY New Paltz Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Social Sciences?

SUNY New Paltz does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.

SUNY New Paltz Social Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at SUNY New Paltz.

Social Sciences Majors

Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 96
Political Science & Government 35
International Relations & National Security 27
Anthropology 12
Economics 10
Geography & Cartography 10

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 195
English Language & Literature 96
History 47
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 27
Philosophy & Religious Studies 16

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