Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,618 people earned their master's degree in social sciences. This earns it the #142 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social sciences is $50,373. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,379 to a high of $53,410.
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 master's degree in social sciences. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 616 |
| Women | 1,002 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 139 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 542 |
| International Students | 600 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 168 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UChicago. About 59% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
Bellevue University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Bellevue University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Bellevue University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,019 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Florida A&M University. Of these students, 67% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Florida A&M University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
The 4th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. 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, 40 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. About 46% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 50,373.
The 5th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grambling State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,110 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in social sciences from GSU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Grambling State University make a median salary of 50,373.
Utica College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Utica College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Utica College make a median salary of 50,373.
The 7th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in social sciences from OHIO Athens. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
The 7th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 18 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Columbia. About 71% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
Montclair State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Montclair State. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Montclair State University make a median salary of 50,373.
Troy University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in social sciences from TROY. About 75% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TROY graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
Humboldt State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Humboldt State University. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Humboldt State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,373.
California State University - Chico comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Chico State. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Chico social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in social sciences from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,373.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UT Dallas. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 50,373.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Southern University and A & M College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Southern University and A & M College make a median salary of 50,373.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social sciences. Roughly 3,700 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 $12,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in social sciences from The Citadel. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in social sciences at Citadel Military College of South Carolina make a median salary of 50,373.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 5,317 |
| International Relations & Security | 5,262 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,000 |
| Sociology | 1,358 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,193 |
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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