2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 6th in Maryland. In fact, 5,314 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Maryland 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 Maryland
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 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best school in Maryland for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mount St Mary’s University is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Emmitsburg.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McDaniel College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. McDaniel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Westminster.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means St Mary’s College of Maryland is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public college with a small student population.
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Washington College 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 #6 on the list. Washington College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Chestertown.
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With a ranking of #7, Loyola University Maryland did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Towson University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Towson.
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Salisbury University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #10 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3,601 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,021 |
| New York | 17,106 |
| Delaware | 865 |
| District of Columbia | 4,643 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Social Sciences
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 13 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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