How many colleges in New Jersey offer Sociology programs?

CampusPin currently lists 63 U.S. colleges and universities in New Jersey that offer Sociology programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Sociology program in New Jersey?

Among the 50 Sociology programs listed in New Jersey, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,960 to $60,952 (median around $16,282). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Sociology degree lead to?

A Sociology degree commonly leads to roles such as Policy Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Social Worker (with MSW), Nonprofit Program Manager. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $42,000–$68,000 early-career.

Can I apply to a Sociology program in New Jersey with the Common App?

Many Sociology programs in New Jersey accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Sociology colleges in New Jersey

CampusPin lists 63 U.S. colleges in New Jersey that offer Sociology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Sociology studies social institutions, group behavior, inequality, and culture, preparing graduates for research, policy, social services, and graduate school in law or social work.

Schools in New Jersey that offer Sociology

Sociology programs in New Jersey: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 63 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

24 / 26

Universities / 2-year

33 / 17

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,960–$60,952

Median in-state tuition

$16,282

Lowest published in-state tuition

Camden County College

$3,960

Most selective

Princeton University

5% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

72,701 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Sociology program

Sociological theory (classical and contemporary)
Race, class, and gender stratification
Family and demography
Crime and deviance
Quantitative methods and statistics
Qualitative methods (ethnography, interviews)
Sociology of work, education, or health
Senior research project

Where a Sociology degree can lead

Policy Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Social Worker (with MSW)
Nonprofit Program Manager
Survey Researcher
Journalist

Typical pay: $42,000–$68,000 early-career

A Sociology major examines society at scale, institutions, demographics, inequality, race, class, gender, religion, family, deviance, and social change. Programs combine theory (Marx, Weber, Durkheim through contemporary frameworks) with quantitative and qualitative research methods (statistics, survey design, ethnography, interview methods). Sociology pairs well with a minor in Statistics, Political Science, or Public Health for data-leaning graduates.

Graduates work in nonprofit research, public policy, social services, government, market research, journalism, and as a strong feeder to Law school and Social Work.

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