66 Master's Programs in Sociology in North America

Top universities for Sociology in North America

Ranked by how many sociology programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Laval University, Quebec City (2)
• Illinois State University (2)
• Penn State University (2)
• University of Waterloo, Canada (2)
• Concordia University Montreal (1)
• Dalhousie University (1)
• Brock University (1)
• Fayetteville State University (1)
• California State University, Los Angeles (1)
• Emporia State University (1)

January intake in North America

12 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Sociology, M.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Sociology — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Sociology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Sociology — University of Arizona · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Sociology — The University of Alabama at Birmingham · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Sociology - with dissertation — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Sociology in North America: common questions

How many sociology programs are there in North America?

66 sociology masters programs at 62 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a sociology degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in sociology in North America is 25,146 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,645 USD and 31,718 USD a year.

Can I study sociology in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the sociology programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (66 of 66).

Are any of these sociology programs available online?

1 of the 66 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.