by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Long Island University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #42 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Long Island University highly for social sciences.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 43 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 84 of 172 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Long Island University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 1 |
This social sciences field at Long Island University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Economics | 5 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Long Island University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Long Island University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #42 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 42 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 84 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Long Island University report a median salary of $48,701 a year. This is lower than $88,659, the median for all majors at Long Island University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Long Island University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,593 in student loans. This is lower than $25,211, the typical median for all majors at Long Island University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,926 | $40,248 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Long Island University are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Long Island University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Long Island University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
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