Graduate Certificates in General Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 134 people earned their graduate certificate in social sciences. This earns it the #100 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 9,994 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,618 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
| Basic Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for social sciences majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in social sciences. About 65.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 88 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 58 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 38 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for social sciences students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UCCS. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMCP. Of these students, 39% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montclair State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Montclair State. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Emory University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Emory. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
University of Chicago is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UChicago. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UAB. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UCONN. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMBC. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from University of Arizona.
The 10th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Iowa. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from WUSTL.
Johns Hopkins University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Johns Hopkins.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Columbia.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Agnes Scott College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Agnes Scott. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Georgia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from University of West Georgia. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from ASU - Tempe.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts - Boston. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMass Boston.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Idaho. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from U of I.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 940 |
| International Relations & Security | 558 |
| Economics | 208 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Other Social Sciences | 52 |
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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