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2023 Most Popular Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

7 Colleges
$37,028 Avg Salary
$25,687 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Other Social Sciences School for You

With 105 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, other social sciences is the #146 most popular major in Massachusetts.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

The Most Popular Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Other Social Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the other social sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

#1

Boston University

Boston, MA

Our analysis found Boston University to be the most popular school for other social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, other social sciences graduates from Boston U take out $25,375 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Clark University

Worcester, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clark University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Clark is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that other social sciences majors at Clark take out is $25,999.

Full Other Social Sciences at Clark University Report

The excellent programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best other social sciences schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Other Social Sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst Report

#4

Williams College

Williamstown, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Williams College is a great place for other social sciences students. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Williamstown.

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#5

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bard College at Simon’s Rock. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the town of Great Barrington, Simon's Rock is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Full Other Social Sciences at Northeastern University Report

University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Other Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public college with a large student population.

Full Other Social Sciences at University of Massachusetts - Lowell Report

Best Other Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Other Social Sciences Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 30
New Hampshire 5
Maine 64
Rhode Island 14
Vermont 2

One of 12 majors within the area of study, other social sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 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 AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.

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