We'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. Also, learn how Princeton ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Princeton came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Princeton University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Princeton. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Princeton is $44,901. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Princeton University.
The sociology program at Princeton awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Princeton. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 140 |
Political Science & Government | 108 |
Anthropology | 48 |
Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
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