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2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

18 Colleges
$32,803 Avg Salary
$27,606 Avg Student Debt

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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

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 suburb of California, Cal U is a public school with a moderately-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 large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very 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.

Full General Social Sciences at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#3

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

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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#4

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Waynesburg University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general social sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the distant town of Waynesburg, Waynesburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 57% of the social sciences majors at the school.

Full General Social Sciences at Waynesburg University Report

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 large suburb of Dallas.

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#5

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Robert Morris University is a great place for general social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 75% of the social sciences majors at the school.

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#5

Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilson College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. 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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University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general social sciences programs. 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general social sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public college with a small student population.

Full General Social Sciences at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Report

Best General Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools 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 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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