Sociology
Bachelor's degree · The College of New Jersey · Ewing, NJ
$46,953Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,260Median earnings 4 years after
$67,732Median earnings 5 years after
$24,208Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at The College of New Jersey earn a median of $46,953 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502). Median debt is $24,208, about 52% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rider University Lawrenceville | $36,705 | $27,000 |
| Kean University Union | $36,432 | $24,000 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $35,528 | $25,000 |
| Rutgers University-Newark Newark | $34,344 | $21,500 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $34,344 | $21,500 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $34,344 | $21,500 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah | $34,034 | $19,992 |
| Princeton University Princeton | $32,914 | — |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $32,268 | $22,250 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield | $32,268 | $22,250 |
| New Jersey City University Jersey City | $32,082 | $22,550 |
| Centenary University Hackettstown | $32,049 | $27,169 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $29,863 | $21,500 |
| Stockton University Galloway | $24,814 | $22,647 |
| Drew University Madison | $20,658 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from The College of New Jersey make?
The median salary is $46,953 one year after graduation and $67,732 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,208.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.