2023 Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Sociology Master's Degree School for You
With 449 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, sociology is the #41 most popular major in Maryland.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland
Check out the sociology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Maryland Schools for a Master's in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best school in Maryland for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Morgan State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a great place for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a large student population.
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Explore all the Best Sociology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 867 |
| New York | 2,937 |
| New Jersey | 543 |
| District of Columbia | 138 |
| Delaware | 66 |
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Sociology Related Rankings by Major
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Sociology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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