by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in sociology at Columbia University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #68 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 68 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in New York | 7 of 46 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 18 master’s degrees in sociology.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 12 doctoral degrees in sociology.
Columbia University is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 17% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 9 professional certificate degrees in sociology.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for sociology at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of sociology professional certificate degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of sociology professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University are Asian. About 22% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 57 |