2023 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Social Sciences Master's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 4,915 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.
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.
The Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Ohio to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Case Western Reserve University to be the best school for social sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Ohio. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miami University - Oxford. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wright State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Ohio. UC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for social sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. BGSU is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green.
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University of Akron Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.
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Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for social sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a very large student population.
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Cleveland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for social sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.
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University of Toledo landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree social sciences programs. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public college with a large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 2,941 |
| Michigan | 4,213 |
| Illinois | 5,866 |
| Wisconsin | 3,504 |
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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 11 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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