Master’s Degrees in Sociology
Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,358 people earned their master's degree in sociology. This earns it the #95 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sociology is $53,226. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,857 to a high of $57,025.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for sociology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in sociology. About 69.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 420 |
| Women | 938 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 185 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 |
| White | 597 |
| International Students | 168 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 106 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 233 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in sociology from ASU - Skysong. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in sociology from UAB. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in sociology at University of Alabama at Birmingham make a median salary of 53,226.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in sociology from UAGC. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,226.
The 4th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in sociology from Teachers College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Teachers College at Columbia University sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in sociology from Stanford. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Stanford University sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in sociology from The Graduate Center. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in sociology at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 53,226.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in sociology from UCLA. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in sociology at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 53,226.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in sociology from Cal State LA. Of these students, 43% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in sociology at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 53,226.
Texas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in sociology from Texas State. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Texas State University sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in sociology from U-M. About 92% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in sociology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 86% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 15 people received their master's degree in sociology from Columbia. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in sociology at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 53,226.
The 13th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from UChicago. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. University of Chicago sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
New York University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sociology. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from NYU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. New York University sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
The 13th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from Harvard. Harvard University sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
California State University - Fullerton is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in sociology from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 38% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal State Fullerton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,226.
Fayetteville State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in sociology from Fayetteville State University. Of these students, 81% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fayetteville State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,226.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in sociology from CSUDH. Those who complete their master's degree in sociology at California State University - Dominguez Hills make a median salary of 53,226.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in sociology from NIU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in sociology at Northern Illinois University make a median salary of 53,226.
The 20th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in sociology from UTEP. Of these students, 56% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at El Paso sociology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,226.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sociology 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 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,193 |
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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