by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Hunter. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Hunter among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #177 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 177 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 15 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 43 of 183 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 468 |
| Master’s | 120 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This social sciences area of study at Hunter breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 182 |
| Economics | 153 |
| Political Science and Government | 108 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 101 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 |
| Archeology | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Hunter College awarded 120 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Hunter holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 93 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Hunter are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Hunter has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from Hunter were men.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Hunter are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Hunter. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 468 |