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Social Sciences in New Jersey

Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey

3,307 students earned Social Sciences degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

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 264
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

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: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at Princeton will pay a net price of $8,143.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $22,675. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,677. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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#7

Drew University

Madison
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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#8

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,005. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending NJIT will pay a net price of $17,955.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,946. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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Social Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $78,030
Urban and Regional Planners 5% $71,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Philosophy & Religious Studies 584
Theology & Religious Vocations 268
English Language & Literature 232
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 106
Communication & Journalism 102
History 88
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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