New York Private Sociology Universities

Compare 118 programs at 49 universities in New York — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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49 universities · ranked best first

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,793/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $79,164
Students: 15,477

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1754

US #58 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,590/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $102,491
Students: 8,973

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New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,050/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,509
Students: 28,663

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $104,043
Students: 15,995

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Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $33,062/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,950
Students: 5,520

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1829

US #197 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $34,906/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $76,571
Students: 13,215

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Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private University · Est. 1935

US #200 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $34,176/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $69,039
Students: 6,488

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Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $44,338/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $85,569
Students: 10,512

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St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #249 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,999/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $69,571
Students: 9,477

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Pace University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1906

US #291 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,892/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $70,378
Students: 7,665

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Utica University

Utica, New York · Private University · Est. 1946

US #390 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,108/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $63,277
Students: 2,278

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Adelphi University

Garden City, New York · Private University · Est. 1896

US #419 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,783/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $75,482
Students: 5,276

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Touro University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1970

US #453 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,627/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $53,419
Students: 4,040

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Excelsior University

Albany, New York · Private University · Est. 1971

US #510 ROI A Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $78,493
Students: 11,550

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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York · Private University · Est. 1861

US #532 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,343/yr
Admission rate: 19%
Earnings (10yr): $71,366
Students: 2,444

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Canisius University

Buffalo, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #533 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,940/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $60,681
Students: 1,685

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Manhattanville University

Purchase, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #539 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,991/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $58,832
Students: 1,362

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Iona University

New Rochelle, New York · Private University · Est. 1940

US #568 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,188/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $73,595
Students: 2,951

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The New School

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1919

US #590 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $58,741/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $52,901
Students: 6,563

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Le Moyne College

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1946

US #596 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,277/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $62,731
Students: 2,439

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Yeshiva University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1886

US #604 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $49,965/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $71,353
Students: 2,852

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Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, New York · Private University · Est. 1950

US #609 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,072/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $52,055
Students: 5,735

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Manhattan University

Riverdale, New York · Private University · Est. 1853

US #627 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $27,256/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $86,316
Students: 2,744

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St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, New York · Private University · Est. 1916

US #630 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,035/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $63,905
Students: 3,144

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Graduates of Sociology programmes report a median $31,690 two years after finishing, across 561 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Sociology universities in New York?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Syracuse University, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Sociology universities in New York?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Sociology universities in New York?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in New York?

Filtering by New York keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Sociology universities in New York

This page lists private Sociology universities in New York held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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