by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SUNY at Albany. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SUNY at Albany among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #147 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 147 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in New York | 18 of 46 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 30 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 116 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Albany awarded 116 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
SUNY at Albany is in the top 10% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 16 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY at Albany earn a median of $47,666 a year. This is lower than $64,293, the median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SUNY at Albany, sociology students accumulate a median of $24,358 in student loans. This is above $23,564, the typical median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
Read more about SUNY at Albany tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany were White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SUNY at Albany. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
