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 Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 172 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark is $34,344. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, 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 Newark is $106 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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The sociology program at Rutgers Newark awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Rutgers Newark 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 Newark Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 57 |
| Economics | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |