by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at John Jay. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #22 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates John Jay as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #209 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 209 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 24 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 55 of 183 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at John Jay, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 354 |
| Master’s | 46 |
This social sciences field at John Jay breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 167 |
| Political Science and Government | 100 |
| Economics | 49 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 36 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice awarded 354 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
John Jay is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #22 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from John Jay go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,612 a year. This is below $57,593, the median for all majors at John Jay.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at John Jay, social sciences students accumulate a median of $12,924 in student loans. This is higher than $12,809, the typical median for all majors at John Jay.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at John Jay were Hispanic or Latino. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at John Jay. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 46 |
