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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #382 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #149 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
Of the 139 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Rutgers Newark, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Rutgers Newark in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Economics | 44 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 59 |
| History | 35 |
| Communication & Journalism | 29 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 11 |
