by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in sociology at The Graduate Center. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The Graduate Center among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #297 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 297 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in New York | 34 of 46 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 59 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center conferred 13 master’s degrees in sociology.
The Graduate Center is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center are 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center conferred 15 doctoral degrees in sociology.
The Graduate Center is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at The Graduate Center were White. Roughly 47% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at The Graduate Center. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 15 |