We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The Graduate Center. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The Graduate Center as a strong choice for general social sciences, ranked #29 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 29 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in New York | 4 of 15 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 29 |
Here is each degree level available for general social sciences at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
The Graduate Center ranks competitively among schools offering general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $305 | $305 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were Black or African American. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The Graduate Center awarded 31 bachelor’s completions in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (39%).
Graduate study is also available at The Graduate Center. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Social Sciences | 4 |