by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 91 doctor's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New Jersey list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Princeton University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in social sciences. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Princeton.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Princeton University
It is hard to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in social sciences. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 353 |
| Maryland | 29 | 95 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | 159 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 85 |
| Delaware | 21 | 29 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 26 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Other Social Sciences | 15 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 49 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 30 |
| English Language & Literature | 26 |
| History | 23 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 16 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 11 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 4 |
