Sociology bachelor's degree programs in New Jersey
Compare 15 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New Jersey
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1The College of New JerseyEwing · $24,208 federal debt$68,2602Drew UniversityMadison · $26,750 federal debt$60,2613Rider UniversityLawrenceville · $27,000 federal debt$56,7364Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · $24,405 federal debt$55,1975Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · $24,405 federal debt$55,1976Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · $24,405 federal debt$55,1977Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah · $20,750 federal debt$55,1618William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne · $25,531 federal debt$53,2539Montclair State UniversityMontclair · $25,000 federal debt$52,05310Bloomfield College of Montclair State UniversityBloomfield · $25,000 federal debt$52,053
CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ
What related occupations pay in New Jersey
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $161,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $113,930–$203,960
- State employment
- 30,270
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1067Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $78,350
- Middle 50% wage range
- $32,220–$108,710
- State employment
- 550
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
25-1069Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- State median wage
- $63,250
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,060–$92,610
- State employment
- 130
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $62,760
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,390–$85,270
- State employment
- 370
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing | $68,260 | $24,208 |
| 2 | Drew University | Madison | $60,261 | $26,750 |
| 3 | Rider University | Lawrenceville | $56,736 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-Newark | Newark | $55,197 | $24,405 |
| 5 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick | $55,197 | $24,405 |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Camden | Camden | $55,197 | $24,405 |
| 7 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah | $55,161 | $20,750 |
| 8 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne | $53,253 | $25,531 |
| 9 | Montclair State University | Montclair | $52,053 | $25,000 |
| 10 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | Bloomfield | $52,053 | $25,000 |
| 11 | Kean University | Union | $51,122 | $27,000 |
| 12 | Stockton University | Galloway | $47,201 | $26,000 |
| 13 | Rowan University | Glassboro | $46,130 | $25,000 |
| 14 | Centenary University | Hackettstown | $46,031 | $27,000 |
| 15 | New Jersey City University | Jersey City | $44,151 | $25,781 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sociology in New Jersey
What do Sociology bachelor's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?
Across 15 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,253 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,000 among the 15 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The College of New Jersey has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.