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2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$34,437 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$37,565 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Connecticut. With 2,891 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best value programs for social sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Social Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Social Sciences Schools

$11,542 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Central Connecticut State University to be the best value school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCSU are $11,542 per year. On average, social sciences graduates from CCSU take out $22,591 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $165.

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$12,304 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Connecticut State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. ECSU is a small public school located in the fringe town of Willimantic.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ECSU are $12,304 per year. Social Sciences majors at ECSU take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$11,882 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Connecticut State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut list. SCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of New Haven.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SCSU are $11,882 a year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at SCSU take out is $25,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $241.

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$18,524 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a very large student population.

UCONN undergraduate students pay an average of $18,524 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Social Sciences majors at UCONN take out an average of $23,832 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $490, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Yale University

New Haven, CT
$59,950 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Yale University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Connecticut. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Yale undergraduate students pay an average of $59,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Social Sciences majors at Yale take out an average of $15,003 in student loans while working on their egree.

Yale also made our Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut list, coming in at #1.

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#6

Trinity College

Hartford, CT
$61,370 Average Tuition & Fees

Trinity College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Hartford.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Trinity Bantams are $61,370 per year. After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Trinity Bantams carry an average student debtload of $23,999.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Trinity Bantams is ranked #2 for overall quality for social sciences in Connecticut.

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#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT
$52,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Fairfield University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fairfield U are $52,870 per year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Fairfield U take out is $26,196.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Fairfield U is ranked #3 for overall quality for social sciences in Connecticut.

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#8

Connecticut College

New London, CT
$60,795 Average Tuition & Fees

Connecticut College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut ranking. Conn College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of New London.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Conn College are $60,795 a year. Social Sciences majors at Conn College take out an average of $25,792 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $516.

Conn College also made our Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut list, coming in at #5.

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#9

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT
$35,760 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Bridgeport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

UBridgeport undergraduate students pay an average of $35,760 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at UBridgeport accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Social Sciences at University of Bridgeport Report

#10

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT
$44,885 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Hartford came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UHart are $44,885 per year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at UHart accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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Best Value Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Value 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
Vermont 769

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 10 schools only.

  • 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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