Graduate Certificates in Sociology
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 41 people earned their graduate certificate in sociology. This earns it the #184 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for sociology majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in sociology. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 24 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of North Carolina at Greensboro tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UNC Greensboro.
Appalachian State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Appalachian State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Columbia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Middle Tennessee State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Middle Tennessee State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sam Houston State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in sociology. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from SHSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UT Arlington. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in sociology. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UK. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Oregon State. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sociology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 38 | |
| 3 |
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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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