Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 16,693 master's degrees were awarded to social sciences majors. This makes it the 9th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 16,693 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,487 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,112 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social sciences is $50,573. 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 $43,353 and the high is $62,525.
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 51.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,157 |
| Women | 8,536 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 802 |
| Black or African American | 1,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,663 |
| White | 7,277 |
| International Students | 4,516 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,244 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 466 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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. The social sciences program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 946 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 649 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at GWU. Of these students, 48% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The social sciences program at Georgetown University awarded 437 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 421 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Columbia. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Tufts University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 353 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Tufts. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
American University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 349 people received their master's degree in social sciences from The American University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The social sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 327 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 317 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UChicago. About 51% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 301 people received their master's degree in social sciences from NYU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Southern California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 252 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at USC. Of these students, 52% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The social sciences program at Harvard University awarded 218 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 216 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Boston U. Of these students, 59% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The social sciences program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 200 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Naval Postgraduate School. About 12% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandeis University comes in at #15 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 $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Brandeis. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at GMU. About 36% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at ASU - Skysong. About 54% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 49% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UCSD. Of these students, 41% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UT Austin. About 49% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer master’s degrees.
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| Education | 158,506 |
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| Communication & Journalism | 10,997 |
| Library Science | 5,485 |
| History | 3,509 |
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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