2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best General Social Sciences School for You
General Social Sciences is the #55 most popular major in the country with 18,997 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
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Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in General Social Sciences
Our analysis found Colorado State University - Global Campus to be the best school for general social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the large city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Colorado State University - Global Campus carry an average student debtload of $35,500.
Out of the 8 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the # 2 spot on the list. U of U is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from U of U carry an average student debtload of $21,304.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CU Anschutz is a very large public school located in the city of Denver.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, UCCS is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Idaho. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of I is a fairly large public school located in the town of Moscow.
University of Wyoming landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general social sciences programs. UW is a fairly large public school located in the town of Laramie.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UW take out is $24,039.
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Boise State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general social sciences programs. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, social sciences graduates from Boise State take out $25,544 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Colorado Mesa University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the small city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Best General Social Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best general social sciences colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 47 |
| Utah | 127 |
| Idaho | 39 |
| Montana | 0 |
| Wyoming | 58 |
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General Social Sciences Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, general social sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Social Sciences
| 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 8 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).
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