Graduate Certificates in General Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 143 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 | 11,791 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,378 |
| Master’s Degree | 596 |
| Graduate Certificate | 143 |
| Basic Certificate | 59 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
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 67.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 21 |
| 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. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,338 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,854 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UCCS. Of these students, 62% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UMCP. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. The social sciences program at Montclair State University awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% 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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The social sciences program at Emory University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The social sciences program at University of Utah awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% 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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UChicago. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UAB. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UCONN. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. The social sciences program at University of Maryland - Baltimore County awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% 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. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from University of Arizona. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at Iowa. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The social sciences program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The social sciences program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. Around 67% 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 Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The social sciences program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $43,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The social sciences program at Agnes Scott College awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at University of West Georgia. Around 67% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMass Boston. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Idaho. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 | 990 |
| International Relations & Security | 511 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Criminology | 91 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
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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