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Sociology at Princeton University

Sociology at Princeton University

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

Princeton University is located in Princeton, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 sociology degrees were awarded at Princeton University.

Online & Distance Learning at Princeton University

Princeton University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Sociology Rankings at Princeton University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #4 of 12
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 85
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 86
Best Value Nationwide #92 of 543
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #142 of 543

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #4 of 12
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 85
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 86
Best Value Nationwide #92 of 543
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #142 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Princeton University

Graduates of Princeton University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at Princeton University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,901
2 years $44,942

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Sociology graduates at Princeton University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Princeton University are 58% women (26) and 42% men (19).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University

Of the 37 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Princeton University, 65% were women (24) and 35% were men (13).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 9
Asian 5
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Princeton University

Minority students account for 51% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University, lower than the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 2 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Princeton University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Princeton University

Sociology Doctoral Program at Princeton University

Among the 6 doctoral sociology degrees awarded at Princeton University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Sociology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Princeton University

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

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Princeton University

This Sociology program at Princeton University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 45

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at Princeton University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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

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