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 SUNY Old Westbury ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Old Westbury was ranked #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #43 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 405 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 422 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Old Westbury handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Old Westbury go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,826 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Old Westbury paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,309 | $1,309 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,440 | $13,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,960 | $1,960 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from SUNY Old Westbury. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Old Westbury 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 SUNY Old Westbury Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at SUNY Old Westbury.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
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