Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 854 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 | 854 |
| Graduate Certificate | 111 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social sciences is $45,780. 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 $39,791 and the high is $81,247.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in social sciences is $41,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $55,234 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,459.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in social sciences. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 284 |
| Women | 570 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 349 |
| International Students | 219 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
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 $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, 168 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UChicago. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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 $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 $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, 40 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 56% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grambling State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $26,158 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. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
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 $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, 18 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 $13,352 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 16 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Montclair State. About 63% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,312 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. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
California State University - Chico is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,740 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 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 79% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 522 | |
| 332 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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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