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Cheapest Social Sciences Colleges in New Jersey

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Saint Peter's University stands out with a remarkable net price of just $12,973 for Social Sciences, General students, creating an unusual situation where private education costs less than many public alternatives. This 88.83% acceptance rate school offers access to New Jersey's finance and pharmaceutical sectors, where social science graduates often find roles in market research, human resources, and corporate communications. The $28,342 gap between Saint Peter's and the most expensive option at $41,315 shows how dramatically costs vary across the state's five programs.
5
Programs
$12,973 – $41,315
Net Price Range
$38,289
Avg. Program Earnings
66.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Social Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,973 $41,054 63.1% 88.8%
2 $20,360 $15,978 71.9% 70.5%
3 $21,188 $39,450 58.7% 66.4%
4 $40,468 $60,952 89.9% 46.2%
5 $41,315 $37,830 49.7% 89.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Saint Peter's University so affordable compared to other private schools?

Saint Peter's offers a net price of $12,973 despite a sticker price of $41,054, indicating substantial financial aid packages. This makes it cheaper than public Ramapo College's $20,360 net cost and significantly less than other private options like Felician University at $41,315.

How do graduation rates vary among these affordable programs?

Stevens Institute leads with an 89.90% graduation rate but costs $40,468 net, while affordable leader Saint Peter's maintains a respectable 63.10% rate. Ramapo College offers a middle ground with 71.90% graduation rate at $20,360 net cost.

Does the New Jersey job market support Social Sciences graduates?

Caldwell University graduates earn $38,289 annually, benefiting from proximity to major employers like Johnson & Johnson and Merck. The state's finance sector and access to New York City markets create opportunities in research, policy analysis, and corporate roles for social science majors.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.