Social Sciences at Montclair State University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, take a look at what Montclair State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Montclair State University is in Montclair, NJ.
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Online Class Availability at Montclair State University
Many students take online classes at Montclair State University. Among 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) studied exclusively online and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Montclair State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Montclair State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #15 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #31 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #126 of 180 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #341 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #555 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Montclair State University
Graduates of Montclair State University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,931 |
| 2 years | $33,043 |
| 3 years | $37,612 |
| 4 years | $49,333 |
| 5 years | $52,985 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Montclair State University take home a median $49,333, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Montclair State University stands at $25,431.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Montclair State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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