by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of social sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,488 bachelor's degrees in social sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The social sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences.
Princeton University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Princeton.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Princeton University
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Stockton University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Stockton State is a medium-sized public university located in the rural area of Galloway.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Stockton University
It is hard to beat Rutgers University - Newark if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Rutgers University - Newark
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from The College of New Jersey
Located in the city of Trenton, TESU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Thomas Edison State University
Ramapo College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Mahwah.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Seton Hall University
Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Kean University
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 6,873 |
| New York | 37 | 14,528 |
| Maryland | 33 | 3,849 |
| Delaware | 30 | 763 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 3,013 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 756 |
| Economics | 623 |
| Sociology | 461 |
| General Social Sciences | 153 |
| Anthropology | 103 |
| International Relations & National Security | 85 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Other Social Sciences | 47 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,847 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,177 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 830 |
| English Language & Literature | 786 |
| History | 618 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 294 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 196 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 7 |
