2023 Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Other Social Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 127 degrees and certificates were awarded to other social sciences students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #165 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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Other Social Sciences Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools in Other Social Sciences
Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for other social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pennsylvania is a great place for other social sciences students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Swarthmore College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.
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Out of the 9 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Bloomsburg is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bloomsburg.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that other social sciences majors at Pitt take out is $26,800.
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University of Pittsburgh - Bradford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for other social sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the remote town of Bradford, Pitt Bradford is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, other social sciences majors at Pitt Bradford accumulate an average of around $26,800 in student debt.
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that other social sciences majors at Millersville take out is $27,000.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on this year’s Best Other Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 448 |
| Maryland | 257 |
| New Jersey | 61 |
| District of Columbia | 1 |
| Delaware | 38 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Other Social Sciences
One of 12 majors within the area of study, other social sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Other Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools 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).
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