by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Barnard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Barnard was ranked #79 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Barnard College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Barnard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,701 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Barnard, sociology students borrow a median amount of $15,899 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Barnard College.
All of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Barnard in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 79 |
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| Urban Studies | 20 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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