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    Master of Arts in Sociology

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    Evanston, USMAIn-person
    $68,919.00
    Tuition

    Master of Arts in Sociology at Northwestern University is a in-person MA program based in Evanston, US. Tuition is $68,919.

    About the program

    The program provides individualized study and research in sociological theory, methods, and subfields including culture, law economy and organizations, social inequality, and comparative-historical sociology. It requires a second-year paper, a special field paper by the end of the third year, and culminates in a dissertation.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum score is 100 on the internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min minimum overall score of 7.0

    After the program

    $33,087.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Sociology at Northwestern University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Sociology at Northwestern University is $68,919.
    Is Master of Arts in Sociology at Northwestern University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Sociology at Northwestern University is offered in-person.