2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 9th in Minnesota. In fact, 2,741 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota
The colleges and universities below are the best for social sciences majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found College of Saint Benedict to be the best school for social sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Saint Joseph.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gustavus Adolphus College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Saint Peter.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Olaf College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Johns University is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State University - Moorhead helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Minnesota. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 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 #7 on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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University of Minnesota - Morris ranked #8 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. UMN Morris is a small public school located in the remote town of Morris.
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Hamline University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota 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 #10 on the list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,073 |
| Iowa | 1,455 |
| South Dakota | 262 |
| Missouri | 2,156 |
| Nebraska | 833 |
| North Dakota | 194 |
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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 |
Majors Similar 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 16 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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