by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #417 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,874 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Montclair State is $300 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Montclair State University.
Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Montclair State in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 79 |
| Political Science & Government | 67 |
| General Social Sciences | 28 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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