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    Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology

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    Houston, USMAIn-person2 years
    $69,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    5
    Cohort
    students
    43
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University is a 43-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $69,000.

    About the program

    The MA in Sociology is earned en route to the PhD after two years of coursework including theory, methods, statistics, and electives, culminating in a publishable-length Master's thesis.

    Focus: research
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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Term 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE-optional. No minimum entrance requirement in terms of GRE scores.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min At least a 90 on the iBT TOEFL or iBT Home Edition.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min At least 7 on the IELTS.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months

    $20,530.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University is $69,000 across 43 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University is structured around 2 years and 43 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) GPA
    How large is the Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University cohort?
    Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology at Rice University typically enrolls around 5 students per cohort.