Social Studies Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Social Studies Education, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 social studies education degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Studies Education Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Social Studies Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 25 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 62 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 200 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Studies Education graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Studies Education graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 38% women (8) and 62% men (13).
Social Studies Education Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 21 master’s social studies education degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 38% were women (8) and 62% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Studies Education Graduates
Those who complete Social Studies Education program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Studies Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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