by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Brooklyn College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Brooklyn College was ranked #328 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #31 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 328 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brooklyn College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Brooklyn College. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,062 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brooklyn College paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Brooklyn College in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Brooklyn College in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Brooklyn College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 78 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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