2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree 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 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found California University of Pennsylvania to be the most popular school for general social sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the small suburb of California, Cal U is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 69% of the social sciences majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social sciences graduates from Cal U carry an average student debt load of $31,125.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for general social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 36% of the social sciences majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Pitt take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,975.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lock Haven University is a great place for general social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. LHU is a small public school located in the town of Lock Haven.
Women make up 44% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waynesburg University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the town of Waynesburg, Waynesburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 57% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Misericordia University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general social sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Misericordia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Robert Morris University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 75% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wilson College is a great place for general social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wilson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chambersburg.
About 25% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 75% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 50% of the social sciences majors at the school.
On average, social sciences graduates from Pitt Johnstown take out $33,975 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Bryn Athyn College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Athyn.
Of the 2 students majoring in social sciences at Bryn Athyn College, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the fringe town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 1,113 |
| Maryland | 428 |
| New Jersey | 738 |
| District of Columbia | 1 |
| Delaware | 147 |
Majors Related to Social Sciences
One of 12 majors within the area of study, general social sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 18 schools only.
- 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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