by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #64 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $34,344. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, sociology students borrow a median amount of $29,357 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $106 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 227 |
| Other Social Sciences | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.