by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Princeton ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Princeton is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Princeton University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Princeton. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Princeton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,914 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Princeton paid an average of $1,926 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Princeton in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Princeton does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Princeton Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Princeton. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Princeton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 166 |
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
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