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Social Sciences in New Jersey

Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 3,307 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NJ.

A Social Sciences major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 2,488
Associate Degree 419
Master’s Degree 264
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7

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

71,910 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $94,620 in the state and $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:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

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357 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $9,103.

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Princeton University

Princeton
349 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $8,143.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,764. 49% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 34% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,677.

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Seton Hall University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $30,732.

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

A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $17,508. 61% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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172 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $21,344. 93% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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113 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,619
Communication & Journalism 2,294
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1,506
English Language & Literature 1,189
History 735
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 442
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 356
Theology & Religious Vocations 284

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