Sociology at CUNY Hunter College
If you plan to study Sociology, consider the program at CUNY Hunter College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Hunter College sits in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 182 sociology graduations were recorded at CUNY Hunter College.
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Studying Online at CUNY Hunter College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Hunter College. Of 22,538 students, 735 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Hunter College’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 44 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Graduates of CUNY Hunter College’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,408 |
| 2 years | $34,633 |
| 3 years | $40,374 |
| 4 years | $52,572 |
| 5 years | $61,050 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from CUNY Hunter College take home a median $52,572, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from CUNY Hunter College comes in at $10,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at CUNY Hunter College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 82% women (149) and 18% men (33).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 175 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 82% were women (144) and 18% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 74 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 7 master’s sociology degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at CUNY Hunter College
The Sociology program at CUNY Hunter College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 182 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at CUNY Hunter College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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