Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 596 students 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 | 596 |
| Graduate Certificate | 143 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social sciences is $42,124. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,762 to a high of $49,767.
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 | 227 |
| Women | 369 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 243 |
| International Students | 95 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
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 $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 168 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Bellevue University. About 74% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Florida A&M University. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% 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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Johns Hopkins. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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. The social sciences program at Grambling State University awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $22,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,464 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Utica College. About 47% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in social sciences from OHIO Athens. About 56% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Columbia. About 61% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Montclair State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at TROY. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The social sciences program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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. The social sciences program at Humboldt State University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mercer University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,244 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Mercer. About 20% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Chico State. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% 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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The social sciences program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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. The social sciences program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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. The social sciences program at Southern University and A & M College awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,740 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in social sciences from The Citadel. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Edinboro.
California University of Pennsylvania comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Cal U.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
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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