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Graduate Certificates in Social Sciences

2,112 Yearly Graduations
$56,110 Median Salary
$19,008 Median Debt
There are 219 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in social sciences. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 22% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 15.3% of social sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,112 students 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 154,807
Associate Degree 26,277
Master’s Degree 16,693
Doctor’s Degree 3,487
Basic Certificate 2,284
Graduate Certificate 2,112
Undergraduate Certificate 324

Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social sciences is $56,110. 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 $50,650 to a high of $57,215.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social sciences is $19,008. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,008 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,008.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in social sciences. About 50.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,047
Women 1,065
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The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 85
Black or African American 114
Hispanic or Latino 186
White 1,224
International Students 324
Other Races/Ethnicities 179
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There are 219 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
207 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. 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. The social sciences program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 207 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
127 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The social sciences program at University of Chicago awarded 127 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
116 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. 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 116 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
106 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Oregon State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
95 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Harvard. About 42% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
87 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 53% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
64 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

59 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 59 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
58 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Texas A&M College Station. About 47% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
57 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at NC State. About 44% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
52 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at DU. Of these students, 35% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
26 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Portland State University. About 42% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
26 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from VCU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
26 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UMass Boston. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
25 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their graduate certificate in social sciences from Texas Tech. About 56% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
23 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California University of Pennsylvania is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social sciences. Each year, around 6,800 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at Cal U. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#16

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
23 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The social sciences program at George Washington University awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
22 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The social sciences program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 22 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. The social sciences program at Utah State University awarded 21 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to social sciences majors at UW - Madison. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Geography & Cartography 990
International Relations & Security 511
General Social Sciences 143
Economics 109
Criminology 91

Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 27,281
Psychology 3,161
Communication & Journalism 712
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 627
Library Science 432

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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