Other Social Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 104 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Other Social Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.9% of Other Social Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,942 students earned theirOther Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 77 |
| Associate’s Degree | 102 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,311 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 379 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
Earnings of Other Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Other Social Sciences of $53,264 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,245 |
| 4 years | $53,264 |
| 5 years | $60,633 |
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 master’s degree in Other Social Sciences. About 72.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 204 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Social Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 35.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 20.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 53 | 18.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Social Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 153 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Other Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Social Sciences students seeking a master's degree is Towson University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in Other 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 Southern Maine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rose State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Institute for Restorative Practices comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Other 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.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carl Albert State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Other 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 California-San Diego is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wilmington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Other 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 Maine at Presque Isle is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Other 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.
Wesleyan University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Other Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, Other | 1,942 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Social Sciences that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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 |
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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