General Social Sciences Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences is offered at 376 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 17,510 students earned theirGeneral Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9,566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,657 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
Earnings of General Social Sciences Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences of $43,428 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,528 |
| 4 years | $43,428 |
| 5 years | $50,073 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Social Sciences students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Social Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 50.0% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 50.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Social Sciences Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 540 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Social Sciences students seeking a undergraduate certificate is East Los Angeles College. This school awarded 952 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 788 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 534 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 529 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 400 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 366 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antelope Valley Community College District is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohlone College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 347 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 302 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 298 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 292 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 284 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Butte College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 283 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brookdale Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 266 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 15,565 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1,929 |
| Survey Research/Methodology | 13 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Social Sciences that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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