2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast 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. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 83 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for general social sciences students. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,000.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tidewater Community College is a great place for general social sciences students. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a large student population.
On average, social sciences graduates from Tidewater Community College take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 83 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Reynolds Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Richmond, Reynolds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, social sciences graduates from Reynolds Community College take out $13,280 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
Social Sciences majors at Florida State take out an average of $26,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $185.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
On average, social sciences graduates from Vanderbilt take out $12,917 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $587.
Thomas Nelson Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. TNCC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Hampton.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at TNCC accumulate an average of around $10,375 in student debt.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at USF Tampa take out is $26,499. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $118, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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North Carolina Central University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at North Carolina Central University take out is $39,246. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $114, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Virginia Western Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general social sciences programs. Located in the midsize city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Virginia Western Community College accumulate an average of around $7,447 in student debt.
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Troy University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at TROY take out is $38,125.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general social sciences students. It came in at #11 on the list. UVa - Wise is a small public school located in the distant town of Wise.
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Full General Social Sciences at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Report
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for General Social Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 14 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 15 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA |
| 16 | University of South Carolina - Beaufort | Bluffton, SC |
Best General Social Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best general social sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 51 |
| Virginia | 1,592 |
| North Carolina | 114 |
| Florida | 606 |
| Tennessee | 269 |
| Kentucky | 52 |
| South Carolina | 64 |
| Louisiana | 59 |
| Arkansas | 16 |
| Alabama | 95 |
| Mississippi | 55 |
| West Virginia | 14 |
Majors Related to Social Sciences
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 26 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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