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Sociology at Kean University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Kean University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kean University sits in Union, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 sociology graduations were recorded at Kean University.

Online & Distance Learning at Kean University

Many students take online classes at Kean University. Of 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Kean University

These rankings give you a sense of how Kean University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#10 of 12
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 85
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#75 of 86
Best Value	Nationwide	#198 of 543
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#428 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Kean University

Those who finish Kean University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,123
2 years	$31,547
3 years	$38,077
4 years	$41,703
5 years	$44,762

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Kean University report median earnings of $41,703, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology graduates from Kean University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Kean University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Kean University are 76% women (29) and 24% men (9).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Kean University

Of the 38 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Kean University, 76% were women (29) and 24% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	12
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University, higher than the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Kean University

The Sociology program at Kean University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	38

Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Kean University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.