Best sociology colleges in New York

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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#1 in New York | #1 in Sociology nationally

CUNY Hunter College

New York, New York

Economic score 0.94

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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 rate 60%

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.

#2 in New York | #2 in Sociology nationally

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Economic score 1.45

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 59%

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.

#3 in New York | #3 in Sociology nationally

CUNY City College

New York, New York

Economic score 1.64

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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 rate 63%

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.

#4 in New York | #4 in Sociology nationally

CUNY Queens College

Queens, New York

Economic score 1.73

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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 rate 59%

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.

#5 in New York | #5 in Sociology nationally

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, New York

Economic score 1.90

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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 rate 64%

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.

#6 in New York | #10 in Sociology nationally

Columbia University

New York, New York

Economic score 2.30

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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 rate 94%

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.

#7 in New York | #13 in Sociology nationally

Barnard College

New York, New York

Economic score 2.45

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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 rate 91%

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.

#8 in New York | #17 in Sociology nationally

Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York

Economic score 3.04

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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 rate 65%

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.

#9 in New York | #32 in Sociology nationally

New York University

New York, New York

Economic score 4.14

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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 rate 88%

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.

#10 in New York | #51 in Sociology nationally

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

Economic score 5.02

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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 rate 77%

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.

#11 in New York | #77 in Sociology nationally

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York

Economic score 5.96

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 70%

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.

#12 in New York | #88 in Sociology nationally

Fordham University

Bronx, New York

Economic score 6.64

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 83%

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.

#13 in New York | #90 in Sociology nationally

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

Economic score 6.76

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 74%

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.

#14 in New York | #92 in Sociology nationally

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York

Economic score 6.92

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 70%

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.

#15 in New York | #93 in Sociology nationally

SUNY at Albany

Albany, New York

Economic score 6.99

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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 rate 68%

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.

#16 in New York | #98 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 7.21

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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 rate 68%

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.

#17 in New York | #103 in Sociology nationally

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York

Economic score 7.29

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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 rate 81%

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.

#18 in New York | #107 in Sociology nationally

Hartwick College

Oneonta, New York

Economic score 7.65

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 60%

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.

#19 in New York | #113 in Sociology nationally
Economic score 7.94

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 67%

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.

#20 in New York | #115 in Sociology nationally

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York

Economic score 8.07

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

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 rate 74%

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.

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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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