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    Sociology (MA)

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    Philadelphia, USMAIn-person3 years
    $28,386.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    64%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    6
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Sociology (MA) at Temple University is a 31-credit, 3-year, in-person MA program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $28,386.

    About the program

    Provides advanced training in sociological theory, statistics, and research methods with focus areas in gender and sexuality, immigration and globalization, medical sociology, race and ethnicity, and urban sociology. Prepares students for research careers, social services, and PhD programs through coursework in theory, inquiry, statistics, qualitative and quantitative methods.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test scores are required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $15,000.00
    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 Sociology (MA) at Temple University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sociology (MA) at Temple University is $28,386 across 31 required credits.
    Is Sociology (MA) at Temple University online or in-person?
    Sociology (MA) at Temple University is offered in-person.
    How long does Sociology (MA) at Temple University take to complete?
    Sociology (MA) at Temple University is structured around 3 years and 31 credits.
    How competitive is Sociology (MA) at Temple University?
    Sociology (MA) at Temple University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 64%.
    How large is the Sociology (MA) at Temple University cohort?
    Sociology (MA) at Temple University typically enrolls around 6 students per cohort.