Social Sciences at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is located in New York, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. Of 9,536 students, 5,255 (55%) studied exclusively online and 567 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Graduate School and University Center’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Those who finish CUNY Graduate School and University Center’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,843 |
| 2 years | $56,436 |
| 3 years | $69,793 |
| 4 years | $79,016 |
| 5 years | $82,457 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from CUNY Graduate School and University Center report median earnings of $79,016, compared with $74,681 for all CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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