Sociology at Rutgers University-Camden
If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-Camden. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-Camden sits in Camden, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 sociology degrees were granted at Rutgers University-Camden.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-Camden
Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-Camden. Among 5,675 students, 1,224 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,909 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Rutgers University-Camden
Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Camden’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Rutgers University-Camden
Graduates of Rutgers University-Camden’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,843 |
| 2 years | $32,391 |
| 3 years | $40,200 |
| 4 years | $49,178 |
| 5 years | $52,960 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Rutgers University-Camden earn a median of $49,178, compared with $84,483 for all Rutgers University-Camden graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Rutgers University-Camden comes in at $24,405.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Rutgers University-Camden, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Rutgers University-Camden are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Camden
Of the 7 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Rutgers University-Camden, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Camden.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Camden, higher than the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Rutgers University-Camden
This Sociology program at Rutgers University-Camden includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Rutgers University-Camden pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.