Jumpstart your career with programs in community and social justice studies The Department of Community and Social Justice Studies offers a wide range of majors to help students develop critical perspectives and marketable skills to be advocates for communities and work in the public, private, non-governmental, and not-for-profit sectors, or to pursue graduate study. Here are some key national statistics for careers in these areas from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and PayScale. $36,375-$57,946 Average Starting Salaries in Community and Social Justice-Related Fields (NACE) Noteworthy Community and Social Justice Studies Jobs and Mid-Career Salaries (PayScale) Social Services Program Director $99,600 Fundraiser $71,450 Community Development Manager $117,946 Social and Community Service Manager $95,650 Higher Education Administrator $60,228 School & Career Counselor $74,670 82% Alumni in humanities and social sciences employed or in graduate school within 6 months after graduation
Get Prepared to Succeed Our programs—Africana world studies, anthropology, community development and social justice, leadership and professional studies, and women’s and gender studies—include hands-on learning activities and field experiences. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty on ongoing research and advocacy projects. They also develop skills through the Department’s collaborative partnerships with local organizations and communities in northern New Jersey.