by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Hunter. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Hunter among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #176 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 176 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 17 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 of 183 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 468 |
| Master’s | 120 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This social sciences area of study at Hunter breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 182 |
| Economics | 153 |
| Political Science and Government | 108 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 101 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 |
| Archeology | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College awarded 468 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Hunter is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,118 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
To complete a bachelor’s at Hunter, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $11,120 in student loans. This is above $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Hispanic or Latino. About 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Hunter. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 120 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
