Graduate Certificates in Sociology
Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 47 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 | 1,358 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 602 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in sociology. About 68.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UNC Greensboro. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Appalachian State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in sociology. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Appalachian State. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% 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 $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 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.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Woman's University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from TWU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Sam Houston State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in sociology. 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.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at Arlington. 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.
University of Kentucky comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UK.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UNL.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from ASU - Tempe.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wright State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Wright State University - Main Campus.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sociology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 940 |
| International Relations & Security | 558 |
| Economics | 208 |
| General Social Sciences | 134 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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