Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences
Featured General Social Sciences Programs
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Featured General Social Sciences Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,618 people earned their master's degree in social sciences. This earns it the #142 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 | 1,618 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social sciences is $50,373. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,300 and the high is $53,788.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for social sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in social sciences. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 616 |
| Women | 1,002 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 139 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 542 |
| International Students | 600 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UChicago. Of these students, 59% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at University of Chicago make a median salary of 50,373.
Bellevue University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Bellevue University. About 84% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Bellevue University make a median salary of 50,373.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,019 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Florida A&M University. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University make a median salary of 50,373.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 46% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
Grambling State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,110 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in social sciences from GSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Grambling State University social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
Utica College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Utica College. About 48% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Utica College social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 71% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 50,373.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in social sciences from OHIO Athens. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 50,373.
Montclair State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Montclair State. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Montclair State University social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
The 10th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Troy University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in social sciences from TROY. Of these students, 75% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Troy University make a median salary of 50,373.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Humboldt State University. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Humboldt State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Humboldt State University make a median salary of 50,373.
California State University - Chico is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Chico State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Chico State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in social sciences from CU Anschutz. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
Southern University and A & M College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Southern University and A & M College. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern University and A & M College social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
The 16th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at Dallas social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Roughly 3,700 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 $12,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in social sciences from The Citadel. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Citadel Military College of South Carolina social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
California State University - San Bernardino comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in social sciences from CSUSB. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - San Bernardino social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 5,317 |
| International Relations & Security | 5,262 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,000 |
| Sociology | 1,358 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,193 |
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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