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Best Social Sciences Schools in Vermont

2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Vermont

4 Colleges
$42,036 Avg Salary
$21,703 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, social sciences students earned 769 degrees and certificates from a Vermont school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Sciences Schools in Vermont ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Vermont to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Vermont

The colleges and universities below are the best for social sciences majors pursuing a .

Top Vermont Schools in Social Sciences

#1

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT

Our 2023 rankings named Middlebury College the best school in Vermont for social sciences students. Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Middlebury carry an average student debtload of $17,335.

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#2

Norwich University

Northfield, VT

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Norwich University is a great place for social sciences students. Norwich is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Norwich carry an average student debtload of $21,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.

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#3

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Vermont. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Schools in Vermont list. Located in the small city of Burlington, UVM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from UVM take out $21,324 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 $523.

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#4

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT

Out of the 4 schools in Vermont that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Michael’s College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Colchester, Saint Michael's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from Saint Michael's take out $26,550 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 1,458
Maine 933
Rhode Island 1,124
Massachusetts 8,752
Connecticut 2,891

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 4 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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