by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Montclair State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Montclair State University as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #547 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 547 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 14 of 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 127 of 183 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Montclair State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 160 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
This social sciences field at Montclair State University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 58 |
| Economics | 50 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Social Sciences, General | 39 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montclair State University awarded 160 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Montclair State University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University report a median salary of $49,333 a year. This is lower than $59,350, the median for all majors at Montclair State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Montclair State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,431 in student loans. This is above $25,267, the typical median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,323 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Montclair State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Graduate study is also available at Montclair State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
