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Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences

596 Yearly Graduations
$42,124 Median Salary
62% Women
There are 55 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in social sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.9% of social sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors

In 2020-2021, 596 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 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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social sciences is $42,124. 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 $39,762 to a high of $49,767.

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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 227
Women 369
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The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 120
Hispanic or Latino 53
White 243
International Students 95
Other Races/Ethnicities 60
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There are 55 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
168 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UChicago. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#2

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
115 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. The social sciences program at Bellevue University awarded 115 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

43 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Florida A&M University. Of these students, 67% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
40 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The social sciences program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
35 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grambling State University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the 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 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in social sciences from GSU. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#6

Utica College

Utica, New York
30 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $22,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,464 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Utica College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at OHIO Athens. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Columbia. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#9

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Montclair State. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The social sciences program at Troy University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 50% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Humboldt State University

Arcata, California
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Humboldt State University. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mercer University. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,244 per year. The social sciences program at Mercer University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The social sciences program at California State University - Chico awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in social sciences from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 75% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in social sciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 14% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in social sciences from Southern University and A & M College. About 43% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,740 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at The Citadel. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The social sciences program at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#20

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is California University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to social sciences majors at Cal U.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 4,803
International Relations & Security 4,426
Political Science & Government 1,936
Sociology 1,298
Geography & Cartography 1,076

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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