by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SUNY Old Westbury. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #45 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SUNY Old Westbury among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #360 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 360 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 45 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 90 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at SUNY Old Westbury, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 125 |
This social sciences area of study at SUNY Old Westbury covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 54 |
| Political Science and Government | 38 |
| Sociology | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, SUNY Old Westbury awarded 125 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SUNY Old Westbury holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #45 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SUNY Old Westbury go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,777 a year. This is below $54,966, the median for all majors at SUNY Old Westbury.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Old Westbury, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,184 in student loans. This is higher than $20,402, the typical median for all majors at SUNY Old Westbury.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,352 |
Learn more about SUNY Old Westbury tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Old Westbury are Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
