We’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 |