by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #299 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 299 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 5 of 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 70 of 183 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
This social sciences area of study at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 40 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rutgers University-Newark handed out 19 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,790 | $45,154 |
| Fees | $3,530 | $3,530 |
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark are White. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rutgers University-Newark handed out 10 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 82 |
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