Sociology & Anthropology Master’s Degrees
There are 49 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Sociology & Anthropology. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 100% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Sociology & Anthropology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 496 degrees were awarded toSociology & Anthropology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sociology & Anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 494 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2 |
Earnings of Sociology & Anthropology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Sociology & Anthropology of $42,604 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 | $29,482 |
| 4 years | $42,604 |
| 5 years | $47,479 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Sociology & Anthropology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
A master’s degree in Sociology & Anthropology is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sociology & Anthropology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1 | 50.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 50.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Sociology & Anthropology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sociology & Anthropology students seeking a master's degree is College of Staten Island CUNY. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis & Clark College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Forest College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington and Lee University is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology 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 Puget Sound is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Olaf College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valdosta State University is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Centre College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wofford College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carleton College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lafayette College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Oregon University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Augustana College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Knox College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Swarthmore College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Denison University is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
High Point University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Sociology & Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Michael's College is a popular choice for Sociology & Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sociology & Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sociology & Anthropology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sociology and Anthropology | 496 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sociology & Anthropology that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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 |
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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