Graduate Certificates in Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,108 people earned their graduate certificate in social sciences. This earns it the #9 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 140,768 |
| Associate Degree | 22,137 |
| Master’s Degree | 19,295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,723 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,514 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,108 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 247 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social sciences is $71,278. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $63,356 to a high of $75,028.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in social sciences. About 50.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,061 |
| Women | 1,047 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 121 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 1,190 |
| International Students | 377 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 154 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 219 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Penn State University Park. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social sciences at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 71,278.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Chicago. 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, 127 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UChicago. About 63% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social sciences at University of Chicago make a median salary of 71,278.
University of Utah is the 3rd 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 $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from U of U. University of Utah social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
Oregon State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Oregon State. Of these students, 45% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oregon State University social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
Harvard University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Harvard. Of these students, 47% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harvard University social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
Johns Hopkins University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 87 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 55% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social sciences at Naval Postgraduate School make a median salary of 71,278.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 59 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
The 9th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 39% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
North Carolina State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from NC State. About 41% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina State University social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
University of Denver comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from DU. About 54% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social sciences at University of Denver make a median salary of 71,278.
Portland State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social sciences. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Portland State University. Of these students, 40% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Portland State University social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from VCU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that VCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,278.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 12th 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 $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, 26 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UMass Boston. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UMass Boston graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,278.
Texas Tech University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Texas Tech. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Texas Tech University social sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,278.
George Washington University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from GWU. Of these students, 67% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social sciences at George Washington University make a median salary of 71,278.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from SNHU. Of these students, 45% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social sciences at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 71,278.
Utah State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from USU. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,278.
The 20th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from UW - Madison. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,278.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,380 |
| Communication & Journalism | 804 |
| English Language & Literature | 623 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 609 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 530 |
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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