Master’s Degrees in Sociology
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,428 people earned their master's degree in sociology. This earns it the #95 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sociology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,428 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 607 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sociology is $39,819. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $37,428 and the high is $44,317.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in sociology is $40,642. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,642 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $36,380.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in sociology. About 68.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 455 |
| Women | 973 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 256 |
| White | 633 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 233 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in sociology from ASU - Skysong. About 74% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in sociology from UAB. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in sociology from UAGC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in sociology from Teachers College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in sociology from Stanford. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in sociology from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 68% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in sociology from UCLA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in sociology from Cal State LA. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Texas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in sociology from Texas State. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in sociology from U-M. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in sociology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in sociology from Columbia. About 70% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from UChicago. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from NYU. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from Harvard. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
California State University - Fullerton is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from Cal State Fullerton. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fayetteville State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in sociology from Fayetteville State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in sociology from CSUDH. Of these students, 67% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in sociology from NIU. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in sociology from UTEP. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,403 | |
| 25 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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