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Social Sciences in New Jersey

Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New Jersey

170,430 people in the state and 5,423,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Sciences.

Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, Social Sciences grads earn an average of $99,905. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,573.

Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer Social Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,303 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 65%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

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Princeton University

Princeton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,064 a year. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,617 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,921 a year.

Social Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594

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