by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of social sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 264 master's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of social sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their master's degree.
The social sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Princeton University is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Princeton University
It's hard to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you wish to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
It's hard to beat Montclair State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Montclair State University
Stockton University is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the rural area of Galloway, Stockton State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Stockton University
Located in the large suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Seton Hall University
Located in the large suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Drew University
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 1,883 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 576 |
| Maryland | 32 | 1,133 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 1,512 |
| Delaware | 24 | 73 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Economics | 59 |
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| General Social Sciences | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 6 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 657 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 237 |
| English Language & Literature | 168 |
| Communication & Journalism | 113 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 73 |
| History | 69 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 29 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 19 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 13 |
