2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Indiana. With 2,941 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Indiana to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for social sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Indiana. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePauw University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. DePauw is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Greencastle.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Purdue is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.
Out of the 12 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Indiana landed the # 4 spot on the list. USI is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Evansville.
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Out of the 12 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Hanover College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Hanover is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Hanover.
Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree social sciences programs. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Indiana State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Valparaiso University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for social sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valpo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Ball State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree social sciences programs. Ball State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Muncie.
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. IUPUI is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 4,213 |
| Ohio | 4,915 |
| Illinois | 5,866 |
| Wisconsin | 3,504 |
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Social Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 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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