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    Master of Arts in Sociology

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    La Jolla, USMAIn-person
    $73,142.00
    Tuition
    11%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    10
    Cohort
    students

    Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego is a in-person MA program based in La Jolla, US. Tuition is $73,142.

    About the program

    The program provides training in theoretical and methodological approaches from humanistic to computational, with concentrations in international migration, sociology of science knowledge and medicine, political sociology and social movements, and social inequalities.

    Focus: research
    US News #31 Sociology

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min The university accepts TOEFL score of 80 for the internet based test and 550 for the paper-based test as the minimum scores required for admissions consideration.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min The minimum IELTS required score for admissions consideration.

    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego is $73,142.
    Is Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego is offered in-person.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum scholastic average of B (or its equivalent, if the letter grade system is not used)
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego?
    Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego cohort?
    Master of Arts in Sociology at University of California-San Diego typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.