by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lehman. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lehman among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #159 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 159 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 14 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 38 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Lehman, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 220 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The social sciences area of study at Lehman breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 129 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Lehman College conferred 220 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Lehman ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lehman report a median salary of $47,111 a year. This is lower than $64,053, the median for all majors at Lehman.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lehman, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $12,434 in student loans. This is below $13,213, the typical median for all majors at Lehman.
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 | $480 | $480 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehman are Hispanic or Latino. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Lehman College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Lehman. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
