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2023 Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

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Finding the Best Sociology Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 42 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Maryland college or university. This makes it the #89 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland

Check out the sociology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Maryland Schools for a Master's in Sociology

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for sociology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Maryland. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full Sociology at Johns Hopkins University Report

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Morgan State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Sociology at University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report

Best Sociology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 192
Pennsylvania 54
New Jersey 32
District of Columbia 22
Delaware 6

Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Anthropology 1,446

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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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