Social Sciences at CUNY Hunter College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what CUNY Hunter College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Hunter College sits in New York, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Among 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Hunter College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 178 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #19 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #215 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Those who finish CUNY Hunter College’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,497 |
| 2 years | $39,339 |
| 3 years | $45,815 |
| 4 years | $60,118 |
| 5 years | $66,551 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from CUNY Hunter College take home a median $60,118, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from CUNY Hunter College comes in at $11,120.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at CUNY Hunter College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, 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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