General Social Sciences Undergraduate Certificates
There are 376 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences.
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Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 17,510 degrees were awarded toGeneral 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 (this page) | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9,566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,657 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
Earnings of General Social Sciences Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences of $43,428 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Social Sciences students with their undergraduate certificate.
Most Popular General Social Sciences Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 540 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is East Los Angeles College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 952 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Sierra College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 534 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
College of the Canyons comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 529 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
American River College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 365 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohlone College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 347 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 328 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 296 undergraduate certificates 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.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 292 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 284 undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Butte College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 283 undergraduate certificates 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.
Portland State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 264 undergraduate certificates 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.
Folsom Lake College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
General Social Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 15,565 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1,929 |
| Survey Research/Methodology | 13 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Social Sciences that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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