by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at City. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #36 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, City among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #344 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 344 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 41 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 84 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 269 |
| Master’s | 31 |
This social sciences field at City covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 117 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 66 |
| Political Science and Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY City College conferred 269 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
City is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #36 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from City earn a median of $52,758 a year. This is below $61,249, the median for all majors at City.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at City, social sciences students accumulate a median of $10,784 in student loans. This is below $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at City were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at City. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 31 |
