Master’s Degrees in Other Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 378 students 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 | 1,669 |
| Master’s Degree | 378 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 108 |
| Associate Degree | 106 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 58 |
| Basic Certificate | 49 |
| Graduate Certificate | 46 |
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 $45,696. 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 $37,550 and the high is $46,623.
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 68.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 260 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other social sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 137 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
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 $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at Azusa Pacific. Of these students, 53% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The other social sciences program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The other social sciences program at SUNY Empire State College awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Wilmington University is the 4th 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 $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at Wilmington University. About 100% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at UCLA. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at Clark. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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 $35,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,473 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at Midland U. Of these students, 41% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from IIRP Graduate School. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at CSU. About 44% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at Capella University. Of these students, 88% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at UWM. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Lincoln University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,608 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at LU Missouri. About 42% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The other social sciences program at New York University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,690 per year. The other social sciences program at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Cornell.
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 $58,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,284 per year. The other social sciences program at Sarah Lawrence College awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from GaSou. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,741 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Coppin. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in other social sciences from Clemson.
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 $34,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to other social sciences majors at SC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other social sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
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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