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General Social Sciences in New Jersey

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General Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 738 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, General Social Sciences is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 459
Bachelor’s Degree 251
Master’s Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

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: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in New Jersey

50,060 people in the state and 1,656,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $88,350 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

357 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,351. Of all the students who attend this school, 52% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, TESU grads earn an average salary of $55,659.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,360 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,871. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,381. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 37% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,211. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Salem Community College

Carneys Point
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
865 Total Students

In their early career, Salem County College grads earn an average salary of $30,509. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,274 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,175. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

General 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
Social Sciences Professors 12% $81,140
Social Scientists 8% $84,080
Managers 7% $127,510
Survey Researchers 4% $69,620
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
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
Economics 843
Political Science & Government 792
Sociology 543
Criminology 222
International Relations & Security 185
Anthropology 134
Geography & Cartography 67
Other Social Sciences 61

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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