Social Sciences Graduate Certificates
There are 1,552 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Social Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.7% of Social Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 185,019 students earned theirSocial Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 246 |
| Associate’s Degree | 22,814 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 134,637 |
| Master’s Degree | 23,444 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,734 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Social Sciences of $55,597 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 | $42,225 |
| 4 years | $55,597 |
| 5 years | $64,933 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Social Sciences. About 53.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 922 |
| Women | 1,041 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Social Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,104 | 56.2% |
| Asian | 71 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 66 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 367 | 18.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,707 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,753 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,074 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,927 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,818 graduate certificates in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,725 graduate certificates in 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,706 graduate certificates in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,658 graduate certificates in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,628 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,577 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,557 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,554 graduate certificates in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,388 graduate certificates in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,364 graduate certificates in 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 Florida is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,307 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,295 graduate certificates in 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 South Florida is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,295 people received their graduate certificate in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,264 graduate certificates in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,240 graduate certificates in 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.
American University is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,238 graduate certificates in 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,211 graduate certificates in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Social Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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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 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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