by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #71 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 71 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in New York | 8 of 46 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 7 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,948 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, sociology students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 12 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Sociology | 9 |
