by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at SUNY at Albany. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SUNY at Albany highly for social sciences, placing at #338 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 338 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 37 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 80 of 183 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 466 |
| Master’s | 60 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The social sciences field at SUNY at Albany breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 212 |
| Political Science and Government | 141 |
| Sociology | 125 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 18 |
| Geography and Cartography | 17 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Albany awarded 60 master’s degrees in social sciences.
SUNY at Albany ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 137 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Albany awarded 17 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
SUNY at Albany is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at SUNY at Albany were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Albany awarded 10 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
SUNY at Albany has not been ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at SUNY at Albany were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SUNY at Albany. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 466 |