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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas

4 Colleges
$32,145 Avg Salary
$26,519 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 1,073 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Kansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas

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

Top Kansas Schools in Social Sciences

#1

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Our 2023 rankings named Kansas State University the best school in Kansas for social sciences students. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at K -State take out is $25,799. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $276, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from KU carry an average student debtload of $24,297. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $348, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 4 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Wichita State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a large student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from WSU take out $27,724 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emporia State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas list. ESU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Emporia.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at ESU take out is $26,700.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 2,741
Iowa 1,455
South Dakota 262
Missouri 2,156
Nebraska 833
North Dakota 194

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).
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