by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The Graduate Center. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The Graduate Center among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #138 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 138 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in New York | 15 of 46 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Graduate School and University Center conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
The Graduate Center holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 17 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The Graduate Center earn a median of $77,375 a year. This is higher than $74,681, the median for all majors at The Graduate Center.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $305 | $305 |
Read more about The Graduate Center tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 27% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The Graduate Center. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 15 |