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Social Sciences in New York

Social Sciences Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 15,813 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NY.

A Social Sciences major is the 6th most popular major in this 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 12,667
Master’s Degree 2,442
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 370
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 370
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 370
Associate Degree 183
Post-Master’s Certificate 141
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 141
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

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: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New York

In this state, there are 176,640 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New York

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $90,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

1,314 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,497. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1,282 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,592. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Queens College

Queens
811 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,921. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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778 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,051. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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750 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,889.

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747 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 75% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,594.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
667 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $17,232. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Hunter College

New York
639 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,296. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

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541 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 26% $71,460
Geography Professors 15% $78,480
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $73,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Liberal Arts & Humanities 19,150
Communication & Journalism 9,731
English Language & Literature 4,365
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,856
History 2,677
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2,129
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,456
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 1,298

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