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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Sociology bachelor graduates in New York earn a weighted average salary of $47,533 3 years after graduation. This places New York graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, sociology graduates earn 20% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our sociology rankings cover 37 of the 47 programs available in New York, accounting for 90% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$3,296
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,572
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$3,700
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,880
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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Cost$3,434
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,607
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$4,921
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,156
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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Cost$4,034
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,174
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate64%
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Cost$23,497
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$66,948
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
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Cost$27,999
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$68,952
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate91%
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Cost$20,988
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,202
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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Cost$32,462
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,935
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
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Cost$17,232
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,165
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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Cost$19,535
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,654
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$41,004
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,799
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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Cost$19,592
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,556
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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Cost$16,598
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,882
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$17,051
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,666
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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Cost$18,009
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,501
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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Cost$21,594
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,403
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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Cost$23,430
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,503
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$26,276
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,258
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$29,228
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,246
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in sociology in New York?
Years
8.3 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in sociology in New York is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 8.3 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in sociology earn in New York?
Salary
$47,533
The median bachelor's degree in sociology graduate earns $47,533 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in sociology cost in New York?
Net cost
$16,529
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in sociology is $16,529. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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