2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best General Social Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 114 degrees and certificates were awarded to general social sciences students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #141 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in North Carolina to see which programs were the most popular 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 North Carolina
Check out the social sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in North Carolina.
Most Popular North Carolina Schools in General Social Sciences
Our analysis found North Carolina Central University to be the most popular school for general social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Social Sciences majors at North Carolina Central University take out an average of $39,246 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $114.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Campbell University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the fringe town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Campbell accumulate an average of around $22,585 in student debt.
The excellent programs at Chowan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general social sciences schools in North Carolina. Chowan University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Murfreesboro.
Social Sciences majors at Chowan University take out an average of $30,130 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means St. Andrews University is a great place for general social sciences students. St. Andrews is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Laurinburg.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gardner - Webb University is a great place for general social sciences students. Located in the distant town of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Piedmont International University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.
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Best General Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 51 |
| Virginia | 1,592 |
| 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.
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 averages are for the top 7 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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