Graduate Certificates in General Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 111 people earned their graduate certificate in social sciences. This earns it the #100 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 854 |
| Graduate Certificate | 111 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social sciences is $52,563. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $52,563 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $52,563.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in social sciences. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 38 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for social sciences students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UCCS. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMCP. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Montclair State. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emory University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Emory. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from U of U.
University of Chicago comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UChicago. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UAB. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Connecticut comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UCONN.
The 8th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMBC. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from University of Arizona. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Iowa.
The 10th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washington University in St Louis. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from WUSTL. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Case Western Reserve University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Case Western.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of West Georgia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from University of West Georgia.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMass Boston.
Social Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 87 | |
| 24 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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