Master’s Degrees in Sociology
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,298 master's degrees were awarded to sociology majors. 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 | 29,576 |
| Associate Degree | 6,887 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 577 |
| Basic Certificate | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sociology is $39,819. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $37,428 and the high is $44,317.
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 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 393 |
| Women | 905 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 198 |
| White | 598 |
| International Students | 171 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 85 |
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at ASU - Skysong. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. The sociology program at University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sociology. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at UAGC. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Teachers College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The sociology program at Stanford University awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 50% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at UCLA. Of these students, 74% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The sociology program at California State University - Los Angeles awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in sociology from Texas State. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in sociology from U-M. About 69% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The sociology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Columbia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The sociology program at University of Chicago awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The sociology program at New York University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Harvard. About 38% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Cal State Fullerton. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $2,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,438 per year. The sociology program at Fayetteville State University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Each year, around 18,600 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. The sociology program at California State University - Dominguez Hills awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in sociology from NIU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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. The sociology program at The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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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 | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
| Anthropology | 941 |
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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