2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best General Social Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 269 degrees and certificates were awarded to general social sciences students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #58 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best General Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 1 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
The following school tops our list of the Best General Social Sciences Colleges.
Best General Social Sciences School
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for general social sciences students. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Vanderbilt carry an average student debtload of $12,917. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $587.
Full General Social Sciences at Vanderbilt University Report
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 51 |
| Virginia | 1,592 |
| North Carolina | 114 |
| Florida | 606 |
| Kentucky | 52 |
| South Carolina | 64 |
| Louisiana | 59 |
| Arkansas | 16 |
| Alabama | 95 |
| Mississippi | 55 |
| West Virginia | 14 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Social Sciences
General Social Sciences is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 values are for the top school 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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