Master’s Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 315 people earned their master's degree in other social sciences. This earns it the #167 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 other social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,402 |
| Master’s Degree | 315 |
| Associate Degree | 106 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 77 |
| Graduate Certificate | 52 |
| Basic Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Other Social Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other social sciences is $51,674. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,689 and the high is $65,391.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for other social sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other social sciences. About 67.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 211 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 154 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Other Social Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other social sciences students seekinga master's degree is Azusa Pacific University. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Azusa Pacific. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that Azusa Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,674.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Columbia. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York other social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,674.
SUNY Empire State College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other social sciences. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from SUNY Empire. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other social sciences at SUNY Empire State College make a median salary of 51,674.
Wilmington University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Wilmington University. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other social sciences at Wilmington University make a median salary of 51,674.
Clark University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Clark. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Clark University other social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,674.
The 7th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midland University. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,968 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Midland U. Of these students, 13% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other social sciences at Midland University make a median salary of 51,674.
International Institute for Restorative Practices is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from IIRP Graduate School. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. International Institute for Restorative Practices other social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,674.
Columbus State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from CSU. About 68% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbus State University other social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,674.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from UWM. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other social sciences at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make a median salary of 51,674.
Lincoln University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,124 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from LU Missouri. Data shows that LU Missouri graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,674.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from NYU. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University other social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,674.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from UPR Rio Piedras. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPR Rio Piedras graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,674.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other social sciences. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Cornell. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other social sciences at Cornell University make a median salary of 51,674.
Sarah Lawrence College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Sarah Lawrence. Data shows that Sarah Lawrence graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,674.
The 16th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Southern University. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from GaSou. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgia Southern University other social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,674.
Coppin State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Coppin. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Coppin State University other social sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,674.
The 19th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Clemson. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other social sciences at Clemson University make a median salary of 51,674.
The 19th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southwestern College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from SC. Those who complete their master's degree in other social sciences at Southwestern College make a median salary of 51,674.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other social sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 5,317 |
| International Relations & Security | 5,262 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,000 |
| General Social Sciences | 1,618 |
| Sociology | 1,358 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By AndrГ© KГјnzelmann under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.