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Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington

2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington

12 Colleges
$36,114 Avg Salary
$21,182 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 6th in Washington. In fact, 3,812 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.

The Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Washington to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington

Check out the social sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Social Sciences Schools

Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle.

On average, social sciences graduates from UW Seattle take out $17,884 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $333, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

The excellent programs at Seattle University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Washington. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

On average, social sciences graduates from Seattle U take out $24,673 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gonzaga University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington list. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane.

While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Gonzaga accumulate an average of around $22,737 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington list. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from Wazzu take out $22,798 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $326.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Washington University is a great place for social sciences students. CWU is a large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at CWU take out is $22,433. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $156.

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#6

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

With a ranking of #6, Whitworth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Spokane.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Whitworth carry an average student debtload of $26,000.

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University of Puget Sound landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from Puget Sound take out $24,734 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for social sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma.

Social Sciences majors at PLU take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #9, Western Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Social Sciences majors at WWU take out an average of $19,983 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $245, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Whitman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Walla Walla.

On average, social sciences graduates from Whitman take out $17,478 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 51,430
Oregon 2,748
Hawaii 586
Nevada 925
Alaska 90

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

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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