by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY New Paltz ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #307 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,889 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,091 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at SUNY New Paltz is $156 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at SUNY New Paltz.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 22 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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