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Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #76 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences 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 Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 76 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 565 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 662 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #120 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #64 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
The social sciences program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 565 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 119 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 235 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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 41 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 227 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Other Social Sciences | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Urban Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 442 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 120 |
| English Language & Literature | 117 |
| History | 94 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.