2023 Most Popular Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Sociology Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 471 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Indiana college or university. This makes it the #53 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Indiana to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Indiana Schools for a Master's in Sociology
Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 88% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 13% are male.
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Our analysis found Indiana University - Bloomington to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Indiana. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bloomington.
About 50% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in sociology at IUPUI, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Ball State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 20% of the sociology majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Purdue University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in Indiana. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 25% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, UIndy is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Sociology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 551 |
| Ohio | 702 |
| Illinois | 841 |
| Wisconsin | 504 |
Majors Related to Sociology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 6 schools only.
- 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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