by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,843 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,405 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 Rutgers Newark is $106 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
The sociology program at Rutgers Newark awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Economics | 44 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
