Social Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 1,552 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Social Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 32.3% of Social Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 185,019 students earned theirSocial Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 246 |
| Associate’s Degree | 22,814 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 134,637 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 23,444 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,734 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Social Sciences of $55,597 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 | $42,225 |
| 4 years | $55,597 |
| 5 years | $64,933 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 53.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,683 |
| Women | 9,773 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Social Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,188 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 1,004 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,934 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,229 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 586 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 492 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 5,962 | 32.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 32.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,707 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,753 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,074 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,927 master's degrees in 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,818 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,725 master's degrees in 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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,706 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,658 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,628 master's degrees in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. This school awarded 1,577 master's degrees in 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,557 people received their master's degree in 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 #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,554 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,388 master's degrees in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,364 master's degrees in 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.
University of Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,307 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,295 master's degrees in 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.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,295 master's degrees in Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,264 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,240 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,238 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Social Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,211 people received their master's degree in Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Social Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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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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