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Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey

349 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Social Sciences is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in New Jersey

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 239
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 91
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 91
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 91
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 39.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.8%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New Jersey

There are 71,910 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $94,620, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,713 a year.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,381. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Stockton State grads earn an average salary of $45,422. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Drew University

Madison
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,776.

#8

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,158 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, NJIT grads earn an average salary of $64,546. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

Social Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Statisticians 30% $112,180
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $78,030
Social Sciences Professors 12% $81,140
Sociology Professors 9% $81,960
Economics Professors 8% $102,430
Social Scientists 8% $84,080
Managers 7% $127,510
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 6% $88,660
Political Science Professors 6% $0
Urban and Regional Planners 5% $71,240
Survey Researchers 4% $69,620
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Economists 0% $87,590
Social Science Research Assistants -6% $55,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Education 3,752
Psychology 851
Library Science 194
Communication & Journalism 102
History 88
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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