2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Social Sciences Master's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Jersey. With 3,601 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in New Jersey to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social sciences majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Princeton University to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New Jersey. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 38% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 62% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seton Hall University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 59% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 41% are male.
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Out of the 13 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 30% are male.
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Out of the 13 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Newark landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 50% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Stockton University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in New Jersey. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montclair State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.
Of the 16 students majoring in social sciences at Montclair State, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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Drew University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in social sciences at Drew, 82% are male and 18% are female.
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Monmouth University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree social sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 67% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #9, William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 4 students majoring in social sciences at William Paterson University, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. FDU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Teaneck.
About 33% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8,021 |
| New York | 17,106 |
| Maryland | 5,314 |
| Delaware | 865 |
| District of Columbia | 4,643 |
Social Sciences Related Majors
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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