by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purchase College ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #391 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #40 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 376 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 391 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $35,124. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, sociology students borrow a median amount of $34,814 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purchase College paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purchase College does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Political Science & Government | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.