Graduate Certificates in Sociology
Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 47 people earned their graduate certificate in sociology. This makes it the 184th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sociology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,951 |
| Associate Degree | 5,109 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,358 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 602 |
| Basic Certificate | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for sociology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in sociology. About 68.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 24 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sociology students seekinga graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UNC Greensboro. About 86% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Appalachian State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in sociology. 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, 4 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Columbia. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Middle Tennessee State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Middle Tennessee State University.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in sociology. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from TWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UT Arlington.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sam Houston State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from SHSU.
University of Kentucky is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UK.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from UNL.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in sociology from Wright State University - Main Campus.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sociology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 940 |
| International Relations & Security | 558 |
| Economics | 208 |
| General Social Sciences | 134 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
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
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