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The bachelor's program at SUNY Empire was ranked #490 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #49 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 490 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 550 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Empire State College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SUNY Empire. This makes it the #149 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Empire was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,528 | $1,528 |
Learn more about SUNY Empire tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from SUNY Empire. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Empire are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. SUNY Empire does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Empire Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from SUNY Empire. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Empire are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in social sciences from SUNY Empire in 2022 were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at SUNY Empire State College.
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 |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 143 |
| History | 41 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 20 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 7 |
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