General Social Sciences Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Social Sciences is offered at 333 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Social Sciences.
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Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,565 people earned theirGeneral Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9,566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,487 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 490 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of General Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Social Sciences of $43,428 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,528 |
| 4 years | $43,428 |
| 5 years | $50,073 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Social Sciences majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Social Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 491 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Social Sciences students seeking a master's degree is East Los Angeles College. This school awarded 952 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 534 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 529 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 400 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 366 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antelope Valley Community College District is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 365 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their master's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohlone College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 347 people received their master's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 315 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 296 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 292 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 284 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Butte College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 266 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 263 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 262 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palomar College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their master's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Social Sciences that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1,929 |
| Survey Research/Methodology | 13 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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