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Social Sciences in New York

Social Sciences Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 1,007 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 65th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in New York

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 642
Master’s Degree 268
Associate Degree 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In New York, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 33.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New York

In this state, there are 104,720 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 1,656,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New York

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $84,940 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

318 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,592.

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Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,465 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,474. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $14,940.

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116 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $5,684.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 38% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $32,462. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 53% of students get financical aid.

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Touro College

New York
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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#8

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at SUNY Empire. A typical student attending SUNY Empire will pay a net price of $9,091. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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#9

Adelphi University

Garden City
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

An average student at Adelphi will pay a net price of $26,501. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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#9

Utica College

Utica
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Social Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Social Science Research Assistants 3% $44,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Political Science & Government 3,785
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
Anthropology 908
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365
Urban Studies 357

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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