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Sociology Schools in New York

192 students earned Sociology degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 96th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in New York

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in New York

In this state, there are 18,080 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $90,250, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,823. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Graduates earn an average $78,779 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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The New School

New York
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at New School University. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. A typical student attending Binghamton University will pay a net price of $20,703. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at STJ will pay a net price of $27,210.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

Sociology Careers in NY

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Sociology Professors 18% $79,180
Sociologists 12% $62,680
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 688
International Relations & Security 533
Political Science & Government 310
Anthropology 234
Urban Studies 148
Other Social Sciences 106
Geography & Cartography 73
General Social Sciences 52

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