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 SUNY New Paltz ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 182 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,901 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,802 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 $23,603.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at SUNY New Paltz is $156 per month.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from SUNY New Paltz. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.