2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 10th in Georgia. In fact, 3,932 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia
The colleges and universities below are the best for social sciences majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Social Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Emory University the best school in Georgia for social sciences students. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Emory take out is $20,303.
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The excellent programs at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Georgia Tech take out is $19,500.
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Out of the 15 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UGA carry an average student debtload of $21,243. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $245, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spelman College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Spelman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Spelman take out is $24,667. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $1,229.
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The excellent programs at Augusta University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Georgia. Augusta University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Augusta.
Social Sciences majors at Augusta University take out an average of $24,408 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Mercer University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Mercer take out is $31,383.
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With a ranking of #7, Georgia College & State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Georgia College carry an average student debtload of $26,000.
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University of North Georgia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. UNG is a large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UNG take out is $22,998.
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Covenant College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Covenant is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lookout Mountain.
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University of West Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at University of West Georgia take out is $27,037. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $178.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,208 |
| West Virginia | 788 |
| Mississippi | 722 |
| South Carolina | 1,876 |
| Florida | 8,162 |
| Virginia | 7,636 |
| Arkansas | 897 |
| Alabama | 1,640 |
| Kentucky | 1,344 |
| Tennessee | 2,210 |
| Louisiana | 1,534 |
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Social Sciences Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 15 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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