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 TCNJ ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 245 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,953 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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Of the 18 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from TCNJ, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the TCNJ sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at The College of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Economics | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.