by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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UAlbany was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 55 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UAlbany. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAlbany is $33,433. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,474 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UAlbany is $305 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 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 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 165 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UAlbany. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UAlbany in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 229 |
| Political Science & Government | 173 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.