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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

13 Colleges
$36,152 Avg Salary
$24,156 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Wisconsin. With 3,504 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th 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. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin - River Falls to be the best school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school located in the town of River Falls.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UW - River Falls take out is $25,938.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.

On average, social sciences graduates from UW - Madison take out $21,528 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $260, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Out of the 13 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Marquette University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from Marquette take out $23,225 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $462.

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Out of the 13 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public school with a large student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from UW - Whitewater take out $25,144 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Wisconsin. Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public college with a large student population.

Social Sciences majors at UW - La Crosse take out an average of $23,494 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UW Oshkosh carry an average student debtload of $23,688.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UW - Stevens Point take out is $24,188.

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for social sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. UWM is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

Social Sciences majors at UWM take out an average of $27,391 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $187.

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for social sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

Social Sciences majors at UW - Eau Claire take out an average of $21,655 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Located in the city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Social Sciences majors at UW - Green Bay take out an average of $21,184 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 2,941
Michigan 4,213
Ohio 4,915
Illinois 5,866

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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.

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