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2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

9 Colleges
$38,933 Avg Salary
$32,361 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Social Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, 265 degrees and certificates were awarded to general social sciences students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #114 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the social sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in General Social Sciences

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for general social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harrisburg Area Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a large student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from HACC take out $20,064 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for general social sciences students. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Pitt carry an average student debtload of $32,600.

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#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a very large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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The excellent programs at University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general social sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Pitt Johnstown carry an average student debtload of $32,600.

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general social sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public school with a small student population.

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California University of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on this year’s Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of California, Cal U is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Cal U take out is $30,984.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford did quite well on this year’s best schools for general social sciences students. Located in the town of Bradford, Pitt Bradford is a public college with a small student population.

Social Sciences majors at Pitt Bradford take out an average of $32,600 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general social sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Pitt Greensburg take out is $32,600.

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Best General Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 1,113
Maryland 428
New Jersey 738
District of Columbia 1
Delaware 147

One of 12 majors within the area of study, general social sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Manfred Werner (Tsui).

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