by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at The Graduate Center. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The Graduate Center as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #179 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 179 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 16 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 44 of 183 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 118 |
| Doctoral | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The social sciences area of study at The Graduate Center includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 51 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| Political Science and Government | 36 |
| Economics | 31 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 22 |
| Demography | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 118 master’s degrees in social sciences.
The Graduate Center holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 61 |
Among recent graduates, 49% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center handed out 50 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
The Graduate Center ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at The Graduate Center are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 13 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
The Graduate Center has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at The Graduate Center were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at The Graduate Center. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 51 |