by our College Data Analytics TeamSociology draws students to programs nationwide. To top this list, a school graduates more sociology students than other colleges offering the major.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared yearly graduations across the 23 schools in New Jersey offering sociology.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors in New Jersey, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
The most popular school in the country for sociology students is William Paterson University Of New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 62 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. See more about sociology at William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the most popular sociology schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduated around 60 sociology students in the most recent data year. Read the full sociology report for Rutgers University New Brunswick
A rank of #3 makes Princeton University one of the most popular schools for sociology. Princeton University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 45 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. See more about sociology at Princeton University
A rank of #4 makes Montclair State University one of the most popular schools for sociology. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 41 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. Get the full sociology details for Montclair State University
New Jersey City University came in at #5 on our list of the most popular sociology schools. New Jersey City University is a public school located in the city of Jersey City. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 39 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. See more about sociology at New Jersey City University
Kean University placed #6 for sociology by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 38 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. Read the full sociology report for Kean University
Bloomfield College placed #7 for sociology by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Bloomfield, Bloomfield College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 31 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. Read the full sociology report for Bloomfield College
Ramapo College Of New Jersey ranked #8 on our list of the most popular sociology schools. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public university. This school awarded about 29 sociology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Rowan University placed #9 for sociology by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public university. Rowan University graduated around 25 sociology students in the most recent data year. Get the full sociology details for Rowan University
Rutgers University Newark comes in at #10 for sociology this year. Rutgers University Newark is a public school located in the city of Newark. Rutgers University Newark graduated around 18 sociology students in the most recent data year. Read the full sociology report for Rutgers University Newark
The College Of New Jersey placed #11 for sociology by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. The College Of New Jersey graduated around 15 sociology students in the most recent data year. See more about sociology at The College Of New Jersey
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey comes in at #12 for sociology this year. Located in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 15 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. See more about sociology at The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Rider University placed #13 for sociology by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 7 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. Read the full sociology report for Rider University
Rutgers University Camden comes in at #14 for sociology this year. Rutgers University Camden is a public school located in the city of Camden. Rutgers University Camden graduated around 7 sociology students in the most recent data year. See more about sociology at Rutgers University Camden
Caldwell College ranked #15 on our list of the most popular sociology schools. Located in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell College is a private not-for-profit university. Caldwell College graduated around 5 sociology students in the most recent data year. Get the full sociology details for Caldwell College
Seton Hall University comes in at #16 for sociology this year. Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 5 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. Get the full sociology details for Seton Hall University
Centenary College placed #17 for sociology by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Hackettstown, Centenary College is a private not-for-profit university. Centenary College graduated around 4 sociology students in the most recent data year. See more about sociology at Centenary College
College Of Saint Elizabeth ranked #18 on our list of the most popular sociology schools. Located in the suburb of Morristown, College Of Saint Elizabeth is a private not-for-profit university. College Of Saint Elizabeth graduated around 3 sociology students in the most recent data year. Read the full sociology report for College Of Saint Elizabeth
Drew University ranked #19 on our list of the most popular sociology schools. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a private not-for-profit university. Drew University graduated around 3 sociology students in the most recent data year. Get the full sociology details for Drew University
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham landed the #20 spot among the most popular sociology schools. Set in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 3 students earned a degree in sociology from this school. Get the full sociology details for Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham
Monmouth University ranked #21 on our list of the most popular sociology schools. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 2 sociology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Monmouth University
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus landed the #22 spot among the most popular sociology schools. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit university. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus graduated around 1 sociology students in the most recent data year. See more about sociology at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Saint Peters College comes in at #23 for sociology this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 1 sociology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Saint Peters College
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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