Graduate Certificates in General Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 143 graduate certificates were awarded to social sciences majors. 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 | 596 |
| Graduate Certificate | 143 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
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
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in social sciences. About 67.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
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 $9,338 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,854 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UCCS. About 62% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The social sciences program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Montclair State. Of these students, 58% were women and 25% 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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Emory. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from U of U. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The social sciences program at University of Chicago awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UAB. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The social sciences program at University of Connecticut awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMBC. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at University of Arizona. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The social sciences program at University of Iowa awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from WUSTL. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Case Western. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Columbia. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Agnes Scott College 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 $43,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Agnes Scott. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% 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. The social sciences program at University of West Georgia awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Tempe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The social sciences program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% 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 $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UMass Boston. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Idaho 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 $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at U of I.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 990 |
| International Relations & Security | 511 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Criminology | 91 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
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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