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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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Of the 91 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Rutgers Newark in 2022, 30% were men and 70% 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Rutgers Newark does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Rutgers Newark. About 31% were men and 69% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
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 | 57 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Economics | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 39 |
| English Language & Literature | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 30 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 5 |