by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #337 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,268 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,218 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Montclair State is $300 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $457 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Montclair State in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Montclair State does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montclair State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 72 |
| Economics | 65 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.