2023 Best Social Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in California
Finding the Best Social Sciences Graduate Certificate School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 2,501 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Social Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in California to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Social Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the best for social sciences majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Top California Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern California the best school in California for social sciences students working on their graduate certificate. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Out of the 7 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Claremont Graduate University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Claremont Graduate University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Claremont.
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Out of the 7 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, San Jose State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public college with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in California list. Middlebury Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Monterey.
Full Social Sciences at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means California State University - Long Beach is a great place for social sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public college with a very large student population.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked #6 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in California list. Cal State LA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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California State University - Dominguez Hills came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Located in the small city of Carson, CSUDH is a public college with a large student population.
Full Social Sciences at California State University - Dominguez Hills Report
Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 147 |
| Oregon | 280 |
| Nevada | 63 |
| Hawaii | 63 |
| Alaska | 7 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 6,173 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5,010 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,664 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2,315 |
| Sociology | 1,907 |
| Anthropology | 1,446 |
| Criminology | 936 |
| General Social Sciences | 745 |
| Other Social Sciences | 532 |
| Urban Studies | 432 |
| Archeology | 66 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 66 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 199,724 |
| Psychology | 42,013 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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